Skin Cancer After an Organ Transplant: Risks, Prevention and Treatment

As a transplant recipient, you seek to protect your health in many ways, including taking immunosuppressant medications. By preventing your immune system from rejecting your new organ, these therapies play a critical role in your care. But they also come with side effects, including an increased risk for skin cancer.

Fortunately, you can work with your doctors to prevent skin cancer or detect it early, when it’s most treatable. Getting screened for skin cancer during appointments, checking yourself for skin changes at home and following sun protection guidelines can help keep you healthy. Read the full article on CareDx.com.