My 13 year old son has not responded well to traditional treatments
for his UC...azacol, pentassa, etc. His colon remains severely
inflamed.

His Gastroenterolgoist has proposed the use of Remicaid through bi-
weekly IV drips for six weeks followed by monthly treatments. When
I read Remicaid descriptions on the internet, it said that treatment
with Remicaid may increase the risk of lymphoma and other cancers.
This stopped be dead in my tracks as my father passed away from
Lymphoma.

The other option is a J-Pouch which I guess I view as a severe
solution in its own right.

My question is whether anyone has been treated with Remicaid and have
they heard anything different than what I have heard? Is the
lymphoma connection something that they have to put in disclaimers to
cover themselves aginst lawsuits? What is the real risk?

Alternatively, what are the risks with the J-Pouch procedure.

Thank you in advance for any words of wisdaom you may offer.


Len B