Resmed airsense 10 and cancer

Did anyone have any cancer or serious illness from using the resmed cpap machine?

Welcome, @lauriepetti8. I see from your profile bio that you recently found out that you have chronic myelogenous leukemia, also called CML, a type of cancer of the bone marrow. CML happens when something causes changes to the bone marrow cells. It's not clear what starts this process.

There was a recall of Philips Respironics ventilators, BiPAP machines, and CPAP machines announced in June 2021 because there were reports about the breakdown or suspected breakdown of the polyester-based polyurethane (PE-PUR) foam used in their machines that may have caused medical problems including cancer, pneumonia, asthma, infection, headache, cough, dyspnea (difficulty breathing), dizziness, nodules, and chest pain.

Resmed devices were not reported to have the same problem and are not linked to cancer. However, their masks were recalled due to the magnets causing issues (not cancer).
- Certain ResMed Ltd Masks for BiPAP, CPAP Machines Recalled Due to Safety Issue with Magnets That May Affect Certain Medical Devices: FDA Safety Communication (Jan, 2024) https://www.fda.gov/medical-devices/safety-communications/certain-resmed-ltd-masks-bipap-cpap-machines-recalled-due-safety-issue-magnets-may-affect-certain

It's natural that you want to figure out why you got CML or what caused it. Sometimes the answer is never found.

Laurie, what is the next step for you? Will you be starting treatment soon?

Good evening Colleen
I am currently taking chemo medication called tasigna and my doctors are sending me for a second opinion in regards to the cpap machine, We are researching it now and even made a report in regards to resmed. Some machines were recalled to illnesses. It might not yet be be detected to this particular incident. Ty again for reaching back

Thanks for explaining. I'm glad you're working with your doctors to report your experience.

With respect to Tasigna, you may be interested in joining others with CML in these discussions:
- Side effects of Nilotinib (Tasigna) muscle pain and injury
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/side-effects-of-nilotinib-tasigna-muscle-pain-and-injury/
- Tasigna side effect? How do I stop an itchy scalp and rash?
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/talmadge81/
- I've had CML for 20 years and want to encourage others
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/chronic-myelogenous-leukemia-cml

Ty Colleen, I really appreciate you sharing with me. I look forward to the discussion about tasigna. Have great weekend 🌞☕️

I have used the ResMed AirSense 10 CPAP machine every night since November 2021 with absolutely no adverse effects.

I asked your question to OpenAI ChatGPT … https://openai.com/chatgpt/ …
which responded in the negative: it found no reports linking the ResMed AirSense 10 CPAP machine to cancer or any other serious illness.

Gdm Ty very much for responding. I am definitely looking for answers regarding this. I am also going for a second opinion from doctors just to make sure. Ty again 🌞☕️

I don't have apnea yet chronic insomnia. Has anyone used the VA s free ap CBTI Coach? Suggested by my doc and I like trying this even though I stay removed from most technology since I retired.