Interesting you should mention this. I have noticed changes on my skin
(upper arm) and itch (thigh) and all the Drs I mention this to seem de
discard it as nothing to "worry about"

--- In Glivec@y..., "Erick" <fossileyesd@a...> wrote:
> One of the things we CML types need to be extra watchful for are
skin
> cancers. I just had several precancerous areas "frozen" off my face
> yesterday, and the doctor confirmed what I had been told before: us
> folks with CML are at greater risk for skin cancers because of our
> illness and our treatments.
>
> I believe that regular visits to your friendly dermatologist is
> something you'll never regret, but I especially encourage you to go
> for an exam if you have any long lasting dry skin areas, or any
other
> changes or unusual areas on your skin. A true case of "a stitch in
> time . . ." - and this "stitch" could very well save your life.
>
> For the record: I have always had a lot of sun exposure on my face,
> as I've always worked outside, and that has added to my risk. The
> areas that developed were all under a dime in size. They were
> basically just very dry, sensitive, and constantly "peeling"
> "sunspots" you might say - little "sunburns" that never really
> healed.
> They were precancerous, but now they are all gone. All it took was
> one easy ( and almost painless ) visit to the doctor.
>
> Of course having CML does not mean you will develop skin cancer, but
> you ARE in a greater risk group for developing them.
> Also, you may have very different symptoms than I did. But it is
> so very easy to find out if you have any "areas of concern" - just
> ask your friendly "Dr. GoodSkin."
>
> So . . . made that appointment yet? <grin>
>
> Erick, dx CML 10/20/00
> Glivec since 01/31/01
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