California woman develops rare HPV nail cancer, it was discovered after salon visit

Grace Garcia said a nail technician nicked her cuticle while giving her a manicure, causing a small amount of bleeding and a cut that never healed properly.

A San Gabriel, California woman, who had a rare form of nail cancer that human papillomavirus — or HPV — caused, is sharing her story to alert others. It was discovered after she sustained a cut at a nail salon.

Grace Garcia, 50, who has been getting her nails manicured for about 20 years, visited a new, “fancy” salon in November 2021 when her regular spot was booked, according to today!

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