Humira WARNING!

This was in my mailbox today. As a Crohn's patient, I recently began taking Humira for my CD. I asked my doc about this last week, and he said it was a very small sample size of Humira patients with adverse results, comparatively. Interesting. Definitely something to keep an eye on. Happy Friday Eve! Beth





The FDA has issued an early communication today regarding a
possible link between the use of medicines known as tumour
necrosis factor (TNF) blockers (such as HUMIRA) and the
development of lymphoma and other cancers in children and young
adults. The FDA is currently investigating this issue and will
continue to report as new information emerges.

Today's announcement follows approximately 30 reports of cancer
in children and young adults treated with TNF blockers for
Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (JIA), Crohn's disease or other
diseases. While cancers are known to occur in children and young
adults, these reports in children and young adults receiving TNF
blockers are of concern and have prompted the FDA's further
investigation.

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WHAT DOES THIS MEAN?

This early communication is in keeping with FDA's commitment to
inform the public about its ongoing safety reviews of drugs.
Since TNF blockers are used to treat serious medical conditions,
and since most doctors have been aware of a possible link
between TNF blockers and cancer for some time, the FDA believes
that the benefits of treatment still outweigh the risks based on
current evidence.

That said, until the FDA's investigation is complete, any
healthcare providers, parents or caregivers should be aware of
the possible risk of lymphoma and other cancers when deciding on
a course of treatment - and should have a monitoring plan in
place to detect early problems.

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