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Anyone have tips on sun protection?
Transplants | Last Active: May 8, 2022 | Replies (115)Comment receiving replies
Nice to hear your advice. I too am a heart transplant at Mayo in Phoenix. Ive been wearing sunscreen most of the time but am more diligent now since i just had my first cancer removal on my face last week. Im going to check into the shirts you mentioned
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Hi Danab, I hope that will be the last you see of any cancer. I had my heart transplant at Mayo in Phoenix as well. Because my cardiomyopathy was caused by sarcoidosis, which can affect the skin ( but for me the disease went to my heart), I have to see a dermatologist every six months and when I go for my annual exams at Mayo, they schedule an appointment with their dermatologist as well. We are 60-240% more susceptible to skin cancer, especially here in Arizona. I have a dermatologist in Tucson also, where I live. He also will do a total body "review" every year to check on possible spots or irregularities. I recommend that every transplant patient do the same. Glad you are being diligent. It can only help!
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@danab, Was the cancer spotted during one of your follow-up visits to transplant dept, or another dermatologist or you first dicvover it?
Have you always lived in Arizona?
@estrada53, @coquifoife, @tucsonguy - I want to introduce you to Danab because all of you have received your organ transplants in Arizona. What sun protection has worked particularly well for you in the Arizona sun? Your expert experience is welcome!