Young nonmelanoma skin cancer survivors more likely to get other cancers later

People who had nonmelanoma skin cancer (NMSC) were at increased risk for subsequently developing melanoma and 29 other cancer types, and this association was much higher for those under 25 years of age, according to a study published in Cancer Epidemiology, Biomarkers & Prevention, a journal of the American Association for Cancer Research.NMSC is the most common type of skin cancer. It is relatively easy to treat if detected early, and rarely spreads to other organs.
Source: Health News from Medical News Today - Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Melanoma / Skin Cancer Source Type: news