How Long for a Dermatologist Appointment?...She told me that she had to wait for an appointment to see a local dermatologist after she found a new suspicious growth, but the wait was... By Renee Feldman3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments6 comments
Finding a Derm in a Derm Desert...In large part, wait times have increased as more and more patients seek care for non-emergency procedures, from Botox to hair removal.... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
How Often Should I See My Dermatologist?...I think I am going on a cruise at this time next year, so it might be longer.” Wait, what? A year after melanoma?... By Scott Matheny3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments5 comments
I Moved, Now Where's My Doctor?...I find myself at Mill Pond waiting for them to cross over and hunt for breakfast. Hours seem like minutes as I wait to capture that perfect shot.... By Scott Matheny2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Keepin' It Shady...I wait to weed my yard until the neediest spots are shaded by the trees.... By April Pulliam2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
After 18 applications...My Doctor has advised me to stop further applications now and wait for the new skin to show up. Still quite painful and sore and weeping....Reactions 0 reactions Comments5 replies
A Skin Cancer Journey: How Do You Cope?...Wait on what exactly? Wait how long?... By Ashley Maddox2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments6 comments
Feeling Alone During Treatment in a Pandemic World...If you're lucky, your doctor's office allows a visitor to wait for you safely.... By Kim Hill3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
What is the ideal amount of time between dermatology appointments for you?...Some of wait a year. How about you?...Reactions 0 reactions Comments5 repliesPreventionSymptoms
The Day Before Mohs Surgery...I checked with my dermatologist just to be sure, and she too said I could wait.... By Renee Feldman2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments34 comments
The Last Chapter in Topical Medications Story: The Follow-up Visit...As they look for closure to their story, they are forced to wait and wonder if the process was worth it.... By April Pulliam2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments28 comments
An Interesting Dermatology Visit in My Dining Room...But since non-emergency visits aren’t happening, it would have to wait. I had already shown it to a doctor during my last trip for Mohs surgery.... By Ronni Gordon3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
A Squamous Cell Carcinoma Keratoacanthoma Recurrence...I called and spoke to a nurse who stated, “It’s most likely squamous cell carcinoma but we need to wait for the biopsy.” Wait. And wait.... By lilac5 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments16 comments
Baby Boomer Men, Meds, and the Moon...I made dietary and exercise choices, including seeing medical professionals not because I couldn’t wait for my colonoscopy but because I can’t wait to... By Scott Matheny3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Judy Buer's Experience With Radiation Therapy for Squamous Cell Carcinoma...It was a long time to wait, but the tissue was healthy and the results were very good.... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Finding a Good Dermatologist, Part 2...This gave me confidence that if he suspected something, it would be treated and would not wait.... By Scott Matheny3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
A Great Doctor-Patient Relationship....It Can Be a Beautiful Thing...My doctor strongly suggested that I not wait and instead have the surgery scheduled right away.... By Judy Cloud2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Here Comes the Sun – Living in Fear of the Sun...wait 20 mins for it to sink in before getting in the water).... By Courtney Mangan2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments6 comments
The Waiting Game...I picture little, dastardly cancer cells multiplying each moment I have to wait. I worry.... By Scott Matheny2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments13 comments
Do I Need a Second Dermatologist?...If something is cancerous, I want it gone, yesterday. I don’t want to wait for dermatologist to return from Hawaii.... By Scott Matheny2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments16 comments