Second opinion? A few months ago I was seeing a dermatologist that was very young, and he seemed overwhelmed by my biopsy results. I picked up on his stress, and it caused...Reactions0reactionsComments4 replies
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 nurse practitioner first, and she diagnosed me with...Reactions0reactionsComments3 replies
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 on my bottom lip. At the time, the...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesCoping
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, but I quit going to the gym during...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesCoping
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 feeling stupid. But how do you respond to...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesCoping
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 bathroom. About once a week I have to...Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesTips & 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 recently found a sleep supplement—sleep support plus—from mind...Reactions0reactionsComments1 replies
Driving I was told previously by the plastic surgeon that I was probably getting my sun from driving. I’m not driving much now, but it’s still on my mind. I live...Reactions0reactionsComments1 replies
Onco-psychologyI told my surgeon recently that my surgical scar was healing but my mind was still suffering. She recommended an onco-psychologist, a mental health care professional specializing in cancer. I...Reactions0reactionsComments1 replies
General health Skin cancer issues impact how we take care of our skin, but how does it impact the way you manage your overall health? I believe there is a connection between...Reactions0reactionsComments1 replies
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 that sounds strange. But now I’m doing it...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesCopingAwareness
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 formula mineral face powder-translucent 2. La Bella Donna...Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesTips & 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 not serious. I was like pardon me?!!!? To...Reactions0reactionsComments4 repliesCoping
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 was just 2 months ago, so I could...Reactions0reactionsComments9 repliesCoping
