Second opinion? A few months ago I was seeing a dermatologist that was very young, and he seemed overwhelmed by my biopsy results. I...reactions4replies
Was your diagnosis difficult? The first time I had skin cancer there seemed to be confusion about what was wrong with my lip. I saw a...reactions3replies
Fear About three years ago, I had surgery for skin cancer on my bottom lip. Then, back-to-back, I had three more excision surgeries...reactions1replyCoping
Healthy stress management I recently had surgery, and during those months of stress, I gained 15 pounds. Ugh! I know that exercise helps with stress...reactions1replyCoping
Are you pale? I was in Starbucks recently and the barista said your skin is beautiful, but you are so pale. I just stood there...reactions1replyCoping
Managing spray sunscreen My dermatologist said lotion on my face but spray to cover my body. I have spray sunscreen covering every inch of my...reactions2repliesTips & Advice
You have insomnia? I’ve had insomnia off and on for years. When I have skin issues, it is very hard for me to sleep. I...reactions1reply
Driving I was told previously by the plastic surgeon that I was probably getting my sun from driving. I’m not driving much now...reactions1reply
Onco-psychologyI told my surgeon recently that my surgical scar was healing but my mind was still suffering. She recommended an onco-psychologist, a...reactions1reply
General health Skin cancer issues impact how we take care of our skin, but how does it impact the way you manage your overall...reactions1reply
Do you journal? Someone recently recommended that I start a journal on how I’m feeling about my skin each day. Originally, I was like nah...reactions1replyCopingAwareness
Make-up with sun protection I am interested in learning about more make-up options with sun protection. I have found a few that I’ll share. 1. Physicians...reactions2repliesTips & Advice
It’s only skin cancer Has anyone made light of your skin cancer? I had a friend for 20 years, and she informed me skin cancer is...reactions4repliesCoping
Emotional impact Hi, I’m new and would be interested in hearing how you manage the emotional aspects of skin cancer. My latest skin cancer...reactions9repliesCoping
