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I received 2 hip replacements and then developed cobalt & chromium.
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I had metal on metal total hip replacement done on both hips one in 2007 and another in 2009. In 2013 I had a revision due to necrosis on one of the hips. After that surgery my cobalt and chromium levels in blood decreased somewhat. However I have had 2 different types of cancer. Breast cancer in 2011 and now neuroendocrine tumor in lung which is cancerous. I am having lung surgery to remove tumor in March. My last cobalt blood test in 2024 was 8.5 and chromium was 5.4. The medical oncologists and orthopedist have told me that they don't know if the excess cobalt and chromium is causing cancer. However I do know these metals are known carcinogens. I have had so many surgeries that having another total hip surgery after the lobectomy is worrisome. Does anyone know if there is another way to remove the excess cobalt and chromium beside surgery. Are there any toxicologists who could advise me?
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@stephanieann Since you are working with an oncologist, I would suggest you ask them for a toxicology referral. They would be in a better position to answer whether the metallosis is a possible cause of your cancer.
I was told that chelation therapy to remove chromium and cobalt is a "band-aid" if the failing hip implant is not removed, as the wear will continue.