[CIS PIDD] [cis-pidd] Potential Cancer Risk to CVID Radiation Therapist

[Michael Blaese]

Thanks Richard,

The full content of her message follows.  It¹s all I know.

"Since my diagnosis 2 yrs ago, I have learned that I have a higher
possibility of developing cancer, particularly lymphoma. As a guideline, I
understand that I should limit my exposure to radiation. That is my
question.
I am a 50 yr old radiation therapist, delivering high doses of radiation to
cancer patients. I take the usual precautions, but I am wondering if I need
to continue in this area. My CVID episodes/illnesses have worsened over
time, despite IV IgG infusions, as well as other health conditions, such as
degenerative joint disease and arthritis. (I cannot take anti-inflammatories
due to slow clotting factors.) I am concerned about my 30 yrs of
occupational exposure."

Mike

From:  Richard Wasserman <drrichwasserman at gmail.com>
Reply-To:  CIS-PIDD <cis-pidd at lyris.dundee.net>
Date:  Wednesday, July 15, 2015 at 4:26 PM
To:  CIS-PIDD <cis-pidd at lyris.dundee.net>
Subject:  Re: [cis-pidd] Potential Cancer Risk to CVID Radiation Therapist

> Mike,
> You don't tell us if she is likely to be an "infection only" or an
> "autoimmunity/malignancy" CVID patient. That might influence the response.
> Richard Wasserman
> Dallas
> 
> On Wed, Jul 15, 2015 at 3:15 PM, Michael Blaese <mblaese at comcast.net> wrote:
>> Hi Colleagues,  
>> 
>> The IDF received an inquiry from a 50 y/o female newly diagnosed with CVID.
>> Her question relates to the potential interaction between her profession of
>> 30 yrs as a radiation oncology therapist and the increased risk of malignancy
>> seen in CVID.  She asks if we have any idea of the potential increased risk
>> that she is taking in her current position and if she should consider a
>> change of professional fields?
>> 
>> I can find no data that is particularly helpful in answering the question and
>> would appreciate learning of your experience and potential recommendations to
>> this individual who now faces a difficult career decision.
>> 
>> Thanks for your help
>> Mike
>> 
>> R. Michael Blaese, M.D.
>> Medical Advisor
>> Immune Deficiency Foundation
>> 
>> Email   mblaese at primaryimmune.org
>> Mobile phone   443-220-2067 <tel:443-220-2067>
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