Why do I keep getting skin cancers despite careful sun protection?
Unfortunately, your skin has probably been considerably damaged already, even if it was 20 or 30 years ago. You can reduce further damage but you can’t undo what happened in the past. People who have had one basal cell or squamous cell carcinoma have a 50% chance of developing more within five years of their initial diagnosis. That’s why it is very important you remain vigilant, and check your skin regularly, as recurrent tumours can be more aggressive than the initial lesions.
