I've been dx for almost 2yrs now w/ RRMS. Lately, more and more people I've talked to know a woman with MS and eventually gets breast cancer? Is this a common thing in women with MS? I have cystic and dense breast tissue (tmi, sorry). One breast has 3 fairly large cysts. Will they turn cancerous? Who's to know? Should I have a lumpectomy? I get yearly mammograms and ultrasounds. Have appt. coming up in Feb. Just wondering if someone could shed some light on this. I'm not worried, but it's always in the back of my mind.~Lena
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Hi Lena B68,
Multiple Sclerosis does not cause Cancer.
more and more people I've talked to know a woman with MS and eventually gets breast cancer? Is this a common thing in women with MS?
Cysts are usually benign.
I have had 2 cysts removed, one on my breast (external) and on my eyeball.
I get yearly mammograms and ultrasounds.Diagnosed 1984
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There is a possible link between long term beta interferon use (Avonex / Rebif / Betaseron) and breast cancer.
Assessment of cancer risk with β-interferon treatment for multiple sclerosis
CONCLUSIONS:
There was no evidence of an increased cancer risk with exposure to IFNβ over a 12-year observation period. However, the trend towards an association between IFNβ and breast cancer should be investigated further.
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/24594506
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Originally posted by knuckle View PostThere is a possible link between long term beta interferon use (Avonex / Rebif / Betaseron) and breast cancer.Dx 1/86 at age 23
Copaxone 1993 - 2011 (except when I was pregnant or nursing)
Tysabri - 2011 - present
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If you google "tysabri breast cancer" or "copaxone breast cancer" it won't make you happy.
However, you should also google: alpha lipoic acid breast cancer" and "alpha lipoic acid multiple sclerosis" as well as the antioxidant has shown efficacy with many cancers, including breast, and now is in clinical trials for secondary progressive MS.
Alpha Lipoic Acid as a supplement may be worth considering if you plan on sticking with Tysabri while undergoing cancer treatment.
I take LDN and Alpha Lipoic Acid for my MS and have injected Copaxone and infused Tysabri in the past.
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