Strong family history of cancer and Enbrel

Is Lymphoma one of the cancers that runs in your family? If so, I would definitely talk to the doctor about it. I have cancer on both sides of my family, Lymphoma is not one of them. I was on Enbrel, switched to Remicade and most likely will be on Humira pretty soon. I started with the Enbrel about 4 years ago. So far so good.

The cancer issue is a real fear and I understand it. What decided it for me, after I had a long talk with my rheumy, was quality vs. quantity of life. As scared as I was, the Enbrel worked wonders for me (as did the Remicade).

I was able to get on with my life and do the things I wanted to - that alone was worth the risk, for me. Talk to your doctor and then make your decision. Good luck.

~S.

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Some days you're the bug, some days you're the windshield

RA, AS, intolerance/sensitivity to gluten, wheat and dairy.

Remicade every 6 weeks, Methotrexate weekly, Folic Acid daily

Thank you for the response regarding the use of Enbrel and a family history of cancer.  I believe I have reached the point with my RA that I need to take something that provides some relief from the pain and restriction on movement the disease has caused.