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Is There A Likely Causation Between Rheumatoid Arthritis And Lymphoma?

A MyLymphomaTeam Member asked a question 💭
Toronto, ON

I have Rheumatoid arthritis and SMZL. Both diagnosed around the same time. Could the lymphoma have been caused by the RA?
OR
Is it more likely that RA was caused by the Lymphoma.
PS: I am on wait and watch for the SMZL (so no treatments yet).

December 3, 2022
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A MyLymphomaTeam Member

Armen,
Hi! After my chemo I started having severe arm and shoulder pain. After seeing an Orthopedic Dr I ended up per my Oncologist at the rheumatologist. Here I have PMR. It's an autoimmune disorder too. I believe that the chemo had something to do with it. I have to be on Prednisone for 18months. I've gained 40lbs on these steroids unfortunately. But I'm 90% out of pain now. However, RCHOP saved my life. I hope you have a blessed day. Kelly

December 4, 2022
A MyLymphomaTeam Member

Thank you for your reply. My best wishes to you.

October 6, 2023
A MyLymphomaTeam Member

As it is an auto immune disease your cancer and the inflammation that caused it are all interconnected.

April 9, 2023
A MyLymphomaTeam Member

Hi Kelly,
Thank you for the reply.
I wish you permanent inner Peace.
armen

December 5, 2022
A MyLymphomaTeam Member

All I know is that I have arthritis & I have SMZL but I am 70 & I had some physical occupations so ...........

October 6, 2023

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