The International Transplant Nurses Society is committed to the promotion of excellence in transplant clinical nursing, through the provision of educational and professional growth opportunities, interdisciplinary networking, and collaborative activities, as well as transplant nursing research. Organ transplantation remains one of the more exciting and scientifically interesting success stories in medicine that has evolved during the 20th century. Transplantation has a short history dating back to 1954, when the first kidney transplant between identical twins was performed successfully. Remarkable understanding of the immunology of transplantation and the development of immunosuppressive drugs has allowed tremendous strides in solid organ transplantation.

Although there is considerable optimism, problems exist for many of our transplant patients who have achieved extended graft survival. Skin cancer has emerged as a significant and life-threatening issue. In Skin Disease in Organ Transplantation, world experts provide state-of-the-art information and practical management guidance for all physicians, nurses, and transplant coordinators involved in the care of transplant patients.

The future of transplantation remains bright, as areas such as skin cancer are scrutinized and examined. Transplant nurses play an important role in collaborating with physicians to prevent and manage skin cancer. This text provides a valuable resource for transplant professionals in all roles to decrease the prevalence and significance of skin cancer for transplant patients in the future.