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Is there any risk of cancer with remicade (infliximab)?

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Data is soft: I'm not convinced; it's an open question. The illnesses for when Remicade / Infliximab is used are themselves linked to increased risk for malignant lymphoma (the cancer supposedly increased by infliximab). I think the small risk is well worth it if you are sick enough to need this powerful medication. But ultimately it's your choice.

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Yes: There is a small increased risk of lymphoma in patients on tnf antagonists such as remicade (infliximab). There was also be a risk in patients with a history of more advanced cases of melanoma.

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