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Skin cancer and its effects on immune system

Skin cancer and its effects on immune system Human body is a complex machine; it can only work well and in an efficient manner if all the systems in it are working in a proper and a regular manner. Almost every disease affects the metabolic functions of the body and which in turn affects the immune system of the body in a negative manner. Thus resulting in alarming condition, as immune system is the most integral part of the body’s defensive mechanism against the pathogens and undesirable agents invading the body.   The best example of such metabolic disorders is cancerous melanoma, lymphomas, carcinomas etc. Besides, skin cancer which is one of the most common form of the cancer is really a threat to the body’s immune system as in its later stages it is quite lethal.                 Recently researchers from the United Kingdom have found that a type of skin cancer can greatly wear off the body’s immune system resulting in the real serious complications. It has been conc