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Should Colonoscopy Done To Check For Polyps Before Commencing Etanercept?

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Posted on Mon, 16 Jun 2014
Question: Hi - I have RA and I'm about to start Etanercept. Also taking methotrexate and hydroxychloroquine. There is a strong family history of colon cancer - grandmother uncle and aut had it and my dad has had pre-cancerous polyps removed on several occasions. I am 47 yrs old. Although I have no symptoms should I have a screening colonoscopy to check for polyps before commencing etanercept. Have been told it is linked with solid tumour proliferation
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Answered by Dr. Divya Agarwal (43 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
yes i think it is advisable

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Yes probably it is advisable to undergo a colonoscopy, as polyps and certain medications have been associated with cancers.
Also since you have a strong family history it may anyways be advisable that you get the same checked out.
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Should Colonoscopy Done To Check For Polyps Before Commencing Etanercept?

Brief Answer: yes i think it is advisable Detailed Answer: Hello, Yes probably it is advisable to undergo a colonoscopy, as polyps and certain medications have been associated with cancers. Also since you have a strong family history it may anyways be advisable that you get the same checked out.