Skin Cancer Clinic for Transplant Patients

Skin Cancer Center

Skin Cancer Clinic for Transplant Patients

Anti-rejection medications taken by organ transplant patients can put them at higher risk for skin cancer. In fact, solid organ transplant recipients are 65 times more likely to develop skin cancer than the general population.

For this reason, the Skin Cancer Center collaborates with the Transplant Center at Froedtert & The Medical College of Wisconsin to educate transplant patients about skin cancer risks and to monitor them for early signs of the disease. Skin care, including a full skin examination, are a regular part of follow-up care for transplant patients at Froedtert & The Medical College of Wisconsin.

Specialists in Transplant Dermatology

Medical College of Wisconsin transplant dermatologists and other staff are knowledgeable about the skin cancer risks transplant recipients face, and are experienced with the many options available for treating skin cancer.

Am I at Increased Risk for Skin Cancer?

All transplant patients, regardless of skin color, are at higher risk for skin cancer than people who have not received transplants. In addition, transplant recipients with the following characteristics are at significantly increased risk for skin cancer:

Fair or easily burned skin
Excessive freckling
Blue, green or hazel eyes
Red or blonde hair
Outdoor occupation or history of extensive sun exposure
Family history of skin cancer
Personal history of skin cancer
Older than age 60 at the time of transplantation

Prevention and Early Detection are Key

For high-risk transplant patients, skin cancer can become a severe problem. Repeated surgeries for skin cancer can significantly decrease quality of life due to frequent procedures and scarring.

Call for More Information

For more information or an appointment, contact the Froedtert & The Medical College of Wisconsin Transplant Dermatology Clinic at 414-805-3666 or 800-272-3666