Can Injuries Cause Skin Cancer? Posted: 04-11-07 11:58am
Hi,
Can physical injuries like scratches,
bruises, wounds cause skin cancer?
Or can skin cancer develop from a physical
injury of the skin?
Thank you very much
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Hi Posted: 04-17-07 15:36pm
Not a professional on this subject just
know from personal experience. I had a
small mole come up and it was malignant
melanoma 7 years ago. I did all kinds of
research and read everything I could get
my hands on. From what I have gather, a
malignant melanoma is nothing more than a
mutated cell. A scar obtained from falling
down even years ago can turn into a
melanoma. A burn place you received from
the stove, years from now can turn into
melanoma....There is so much controversy
about this type of cancer, but the
majority of cancer Drs says its from over
exposure /sun damage. If this were true,
then tell me how dogs get it on their
paws? I do agree that going into the sun
without sunscreen or protection and
burning your skin is like asking for it.
But in reality, I know its not just from
the sun. Hope this helps......
