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I’ve been on Biologics for 20 yrs & in the last 6 mo. have had 5 squamous cell cancers removed.As per rheum. Biologics can cause skin cancer

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Valley Township PA
June 17, 2025
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Since biologics work by suppressing parts of your immune system to reduce RA inflammation, they can increase certain health risks. It's important to immediately report any concerning symptoms or health changes to your rheumatologist and healthcare team. Common side effects of biologics include
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Since biologics work by suppressing parts of your immune system to reduce RA inflammation, they can increase certain health risks. It's important to immediately report any concerning symptoms or health changes to your rheumatologist and healthcare team. Common side effects of biologics include:
- Increased risk of infections
- Injection site reactions
- Headaches
- Nausea

If you experience any new or worsening symptoms, including skin changes, contact your doctor right away. They may need to adjust your treatment plan or provide additional monitoring.

June 17, 2025
A myRAteam Member

Joanne, I went and had a tooth pulled at an oral surgeon. After a couple weeks had gone by the gum was still bleeding and the gum felt weird. So they had me go back. It's called pyogenic Granuloma. He said it's really rare. They will go in on the 25th to scoop it out. Then send it for cancer screening. I researched it and it's called a non cancerous tumor. In my research I found that where immunosuppressants tweak your immune system it can cause these. Mostly in mucus membranes. I'm sorry you've had some cancer from your biologic.

June 17, 2025

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