Anti tnf injections and skin cancer

Lisa1982

I have been taking anti tnf injections for nearly 2 years. I remember reading that there was an increased risk of skin cancer. I went to dr about a scaly patch on my leg and dr said it was fine but then after talking about other areas of concern she thinks I have basal cell carcinoma on my nose and I have been refered to dermatology. Does anyone know if they will stop my anti tnf medication because of this?

PJoanne

Hello @Lisa1982

I think the best thing to do is to seek some urgent advice about your medications. Either ring your rheumatology nurse/the dermatology dept or go to your local pharmacy and ask to speak to the pharmacist.

Please do consider phoning the helpline team (numbers under my signature) , it's free and they are fab.

all the best Joanne