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I posted a message recently asking about a connection between PD, its medication and skin cancer. A big thanks to those who responded. It seems there is some connection between levadopa and melanomas. My next question is -- Is there also a connection between PD, medications and the more common basal cell carcinomas? My dermatologist and neurologist both insist there isn't. They don't think there's a problem because most basal cells aren't malignant. The "problem" is my face is becoming polka dotted with scars as a result of six carcinomas on it. My lip had a basal cell removed three times. It grew back twice and the third removal resulted with a day long MOHS micro graphic surgery. A chunk of lip was removed, about half an inch. I now have a residual scar and drink all liquids through a straw. There's a possibility the growth is continuing. I'm waiting a few more months to see if it continues to grow and then have more surgery. I'm not complaining (well, maybe). I'm not vain (well, maybe, that too)! I'm just wondering what to do or what "can" I do? Any ideas? Yola Case 48/10