Warning Signs of Squamous Cell Carcinoma and Prevention of SCC by at Risk Organ Transplant Recipients

Warning Signs of Squamous Cell Carcinoma and Prevention of SCC by at Risk Organ Transplant Recipients

Using focus group and cognitive interviews with organ transplant recipients, the investigators developed interactive workbooks: a) prevention by sun protection b) early detection by skin self-examination (SSE). The investigators hypothesis is if the patient learns by acquiring skills in a favorable environment, then the patient may reduce their anxiety, enhance self-efficacy and perform self-management by SSE and sun protection. The investigators also evaluate existing internet sources of primary and secondary prevention of skin cancer for organ transplant recipients.

Inclusion Criteria:

• People with a history of solid organ transplantation within the last 2 years
• Speaks English
• Can see to do SSE, capable of seeing to read a newspaper
• Stable health, patients report a general state of well being

Exclusion Criteria:

• Unable to speak English
• Insufficient vision to see their own skin as determined by their ability to read a newspaper
• Comorbid debilitating disease
• Dementia or insufficient cognitive skills to follow instructions provided at a sixth grade language level.