Can skin cancer spread to the internal organs?

Certain kinds can: Melanoma and squamous cell carcinoma can and do spread to other organs. Melanoma is the big one. It will be summer soon. Wear sunscreen, a hat, and coverup when in the sun. This is especially important for our children as sun exposure when you are young can have significant ramifications later.

Skin: Yes skin cancers, especially malignant melanoma have the potential to spread to internal organs if not detected early. Basal cell and squamous cell skin cancers are less likely to spread to internal organs.

Yes: Unfortunately, melanoma has the potential to spread to internal organs, thus the importance of diagnosing it as early as possible. Other kinds of skin cancers could also spread but rarely.