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Squamous Cell Carcinoma post transplant

Transplants | Last Active: Feb 12 4:39am | Replies (19)

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@gingerw

@beracha is right. Those of us with suppressed immune conditions, like a transplant due to medications, are at more risk for skin cancers. It's a trade-off.

While I don't have a transplant, my husband received a kidney October 2016. He has had 2 squamous cell sites in the last year. One was cut out and one is waiting for an appointment for excision. One on his forearm, one on his forehead. I am on chemo for blood cancer, and thus am prone to skin cancers also. My next squamous cell procedure is in about a month, on my right forearm.

Yes, sunscreen, long sleeves, hat, stay out of the sun are good tips for everyone. But, face it, we have to realize we are more susceptible to skin cancers now!
Ginger

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Thanks so much @gingerw 😊
I am curious if your husband had any reduction or changes to his immune suppression meds after the two squamous cell carcinoma diagnosis? Is your husband on TAC and MFF like me?
Thanks so much for reminding me that we are all in this together and the diagnosis is not as scary as it sounds. That means a lot Ginger!