Hi Barb and Ken,
My name is Steve 51/17. Although I have lots of risk factors for skin
cancer(fair Irish complexion, family history on both sides, heavy
exposure and brutal burns while growing up, none of this adequately
explains the # of cancerous and pre-cancerous
skin liesions which i have been treated for. Earlier today I had two
more Basel cell removed. Although my dermatologist has never seen any
documented proof re:Parkie meds and higher risk , she is convinced
that there must be a link.
Since my first two found in 1984(my PD diag was in 82) I have had
close to 40 cancerous, and 100 pre-cancerous(akinic keratosis??)
I have 4 brothers, 3 older and 1 younger, all with similar complexions,
and lots of sun exposure while growing up, but they do not have PD nor
take PD meds, and between them all are @ 7 total liesions. While not
"beyond a reasonable doubt", I"d be willing to vote PD meds as causing
or triggering skin cancers.
HAPPY HOLIDAYS, STEVE
