Link between IBD and increased risk for skin cancer

[glum chump]

Research suggests that it is particularly the case for people on Imuran and 6MP

http://yourlife.usatoday.com/health...n-cancer-risk/51409962/1?loc=interstitialskip

 

[Terriernut]

Fair play to her, my IBD nurse told me that I MUST wear sun screen EVERYDAY while on 6MP. I do normally on my face anyway. I think she is used to us pasty white people over here. My nickname is the albino pigmy. But this is a very good reminder to all of us! Certainly I've noticed alot more skin problems while on 6mp!

 

[Lisa]

I noticed a banner ad in my bank today (they have an info screen) that had the same headline....going to give the link a read when I get a chance...heaing OUT for the day!

 

[chrisnsteph1022]

I've had melanoma-in-situ twice and basal cell carcinoma 4-5 times (lost count). This was all post-diagnosis. I took Imuran for a few months in 2003 and it has all happened since then. I'm back on Imuran now, so I'll be watching my moles closely. I didn't know it was related. I still blame my overuse of the tanning bed in my teens.

 

[Terriernut]

And you're a redhead too! My family is all blonde or redhead. Lily white. We are def high risk without the meds!

Bring on that spray tan and 50 factor sunscreen.

 

[chrisnsteph1022]

Ha! Not a natural red-head. LOL I'm pale as a ghost, though. I stay out of the sun as much as possible.

 

[glum chump]

Between Humira and Imuran, I have the most hideous case of Lichen Planus on my legs, arms and belly. Like the name says, it spreads all over like lichen. Haven't worn a dress over my ankles (not without tights) in donkey's years. Although I guess things could be a lot worse than my bellyaching over the loss of fashion choices!

Keep sunscreening, Albino Plgmy and fair-skinned redheads! My skin is brown so I've not had to use a tanning bed/tanner, but frankly, I'm thinking that's the only advantage!

Kismet