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Have been on enbrel (etanercept) for pa many years (i am 72). was just diagnosed with some squamous skin cancers. should i try going off it? if so, do i wean?
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I say "No": You'd do better to continue to protect yourself from sunlight, have close skin exams by your dermatologist, and have any suspicious lesions removed. These skin cancers are not a danger to your health or life if found soon. I'm glad Enbrel (etanercept) helped you.
Answered 1/5/2019
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