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I have to take remicade for crohns disease. but have been told there is risk of cancer.how high is that risk for a young male?

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Dr. Hunter Handsfield answered

Specializes in Infectious Disease

Low risk: Crohn's disease also increases the risk of cancer. That risk is a lot higher than the risk from infliximab (Remicade). The more important risk from such drugs is for certain infections, like tuberculosis. Discuss all this with your doctor: but almost certainly you should take the drug as recommended.

Answered 8/31/2017

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