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Malignant Melanoma And Parkinson's

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New York, NY
September 11, 2023
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I have not personally read anything that made a definitive connection between melanoma and Parkinson's, or any type of Cancer for that matter.
I have Prostate Cancer, it' in remission and under active surveillance, but I also have Parkinson's.
Why do I have both? It's highly possible both are due to the same type of chemical exposure decades ago. It's equally possible they're both related to a combination of heredity, environment, and age. It's also just as plausible that they are totally unrelated and separate issue's. I personally know more people who have Cancer without Parkinson's than people with Parkinson's who have Cancer.
I think more information concerning the mechanisms of Parkinson's and Cancer would be needed before one can be blamed for or associated with the other.
It's easy to blame Parkinson's for anything and everything, but keep in mind that the largest commonality with most Parkinson's patients is their elderly status.

September 12, 2023
A MyParkinsonsTeam Member

Hi CorinneSteele, welcome to MyparkisonTeam. I believe that this is the best place to be if you have PD. Answers, support, prayers, guidance and experience. Great combination. Blessings, JudyTx 🌹🫂🫂🫂🫂🫂

September 11, 2023
A MyParkinsonsTeam Member

Not that I know of, thank God!!!

September 13, 2023
A MyParkinsonsTeam Member

Skin cancer happens with Parkinson I've had it I had a spot cut out on top of my head about the size of a half dollar and half inch deep it wasn't melonom but it was growing so get checked by a Dr any spot on your body I've had about 6 spots frozen and caught early they can stop it

September 11, 2023
A MyParkinsonsTeam Member

Dear Oban, I have read several articles about melanoma and Parkinsons together, but I don't know the frequency. Do you have both? Our thoughts and prayers keep you in God's Loving Hands. Blessings, JudyTx 🌹🫂🫂🫂🫂

September 11, 2023

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