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A member asked:
If i have had hairy cell leukemia, is it safe to have an epidural injection for back pain? i am 63 and have been in remission for 7 yrs.
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Yes it is safe: The risk for the injection should not be increased.
Answered 4/13/2014
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Yes: I am unaware of any contraindications to performing an epidural steroid injection in patients with cancer (unless of course the tumor is in the direct route of the needle).
Answered 4/15/2014
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