Many transplant recipients don't realize the importance of skin protection after transplant surgery or don't take their doctors' advice to heart. Unfortunately, the anti-rejection medications that transplant recipients take can put them at greater risk of developing skin cancer later in life, says Dr. Rebecca Tung, division director of Dermatology at Loyola.

In this video kidney transplant recipient Terry McDermott shares his story about how he noticed a skin blemish some 10 years after his transplant. It turned out to be skin cancer. His dermatologist removed it without any problem, but now McDermott is much more vigilant about protecting himself from the sun. If you have questions or would like to schedule an appointment with one of our dermatologists, please call (708) 485-1078 or (708) 897-5608.