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lizm100 · 02-25-2009, 08:29 AM

Does anyone know if there is a possible link between breast cancer and basal cell carcinoma?

Since having breast cancer, I have been diagnosed with 2 basal cell carcinomas in less than a years time. Unfortunately, I am a former sun worshiper (have never gone into tanning booths) and am relatively fair/light skinned with blue/green eyes. My dermatologist and Mohl's skin surgeon tell me that there is absolutely no connection but it still makes me wonder.

Does anyone know?

Thank you,
Liz

02-25-2009, 08:29 AM	#1
lizm100 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 141	Skin basal cell carcinoma and breast cancer? Does anyone know if there is a possible link between breast cancer and basal cell carcinoma? Since having breast cancer, I have been diagnosed with 2 basal cell carcinomas in less than a years time. Unfortunately, I am a former sun worshiper (have never gone into tanning booths) and am relatively fair/light skinned with blue/green eyes. My dermatologist and Mohl's skin surgeon tell me that there is absolutely no connection but it still makes me wonder. Does anyone know? Thank you, Liz