Michelle N

My sister also recently had a Basal Cell Carcinoma removed from her nose. She had to have a skin graft done then also. Her Dr advised her that it was "over-exposure" and the fact that she has blonde hair and blue eyes also puts her in a higher risk category than, say, someone with dark hair and dark eyes. She asked him about the tanning beds as we have both been tanners since we were in high school and he said only if she burnt while she was in it was it a possible contributing factor. Said mostly her skin type and coloring where the reason she got it. Advised her to continue to use beds if she wanted - after letting her nose heal - but to make sure she was using discretion in doing so and to avoid a burn at all costs. She lives in Northeastern Montana.