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"   Question I am a 44 year-old woman and have recently been diagnosed with a skin cancer on my face.  I have been told that it is a squamous cell carcinoma and not a melanoma. In three weeks the skin specialist will remove it.  Should I stop sunbathing?  Would it be ok to sunbathe as long as I keep my face out of the sun? I am going to France skiing and how should I deal with the sun then? Finally, I would like to know, if there is a connection between cervical cell changes and skin cancer?   Answer Cancer changes in the skin cells (not including malignant melanoma) is not that common among people in your age group, but is seen more frequently among elderly patients.  If you have a fair complexion, and tend to develop freckles and burn easily, then your chances of developing such skin cancer are increased.  You can reduce the risk of developing more spots of skin cancer by avoiding sunbathing and sunbeds.  You can spend time out in the sun for shorter periods of time, but not with the aim of getting a tan.  You should stay safe in the sun and wear high protection sun cream and preferably a broad-brimmed hat to protect your delicate facial skin. When skiing the same rules apply: sun block and preferably no sunbathing.  There is no connection between cervical cell changes and skin cancer. Yours sincerely The NetDoctor Medical Team  Other Qs &amp;amp;amp; As Hairy moles How safe are sunbeds? Link between bowel cancer and skin cancer Small mole that sits under my bra strap  Last updated 02.11.2011 "^^<http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema#string>
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