Guess That Skin Cancer StatIn 2019, 1,013 people diagnosed with skin cancer took our online Skin Cancer In America survey. Each year, we learn so much about this community through the survey. Some of...reactionscomments
Dear MelanomaWe asked the community to give melanoma a piece of their mind. We had tons of responses from members sending their "Dear Melanoma ___" messages. The biggest takeaway: survivors and...reactionscomments
Has anyone heard about massaging their scars?A community member mentioned that they've been told to massage their scars after treatment. Have you ever heard this? Have you tried it? How were the results?...reactions1reply
Squamous Cell Carcinoma TreatmentA place to discuss squamous cell carcinoma treatment, including but not limited to surgery....reactions6repliesTreatment
Let's Talk ScarsNervous about a new treatment and the scars it might leave? Struggling with scars from past treatments? Share your thoughts on skin cancer scars in this forum!...reactions4repliesTreatment
Ocular MelanomaShare your experiences and questions about ocular melanoma. As always, keep in mind our community rules when posting!...reactions8repliesMetastatic Melanoma
Forehead & ScalpWhat should one expect with treatment on their forehead and scalp. Will there be tightness, pain, or numbness? Share your knowledge and hear what others are saying in the forum...reactions7repliesTreatment
Survivors Speak: Yvonna on SCC & BCC RecurrenceSkin cancer is not one and done - treatments and checks go on indefinitely, as Yvonna's journey demonstrates. This endless cycle of diagnosis, treatment, and anxiety can take a real...reactionscomments
Starting Conversations: Advanced DirectivesStarting conversations about end of life care can be very difficult. When is the right time to start that conversation? Who do we start the conversation with? What are the...reactionsreplies
All things Efudex (Fluorouracil)Share your tips, tricks, and challenges for dealing with topical chemotherapy. Connect with others who've used Efudex (Fluorouracil) or other topical chemos. Check out our Ultimate Guide to Chemotherapy...reactions195repliesTreatment
Protecting Yourself While Still Living Life to the FullestAwareness, for some, means wanting to protect yourself, as well as those around you, from the sun as much as possible. Other versions of awareness for those living with the...reactionscomments
What symptoms alerted you to a problem spot?What signs did you see that your mole or spot might be skin cancer? Were they the common symptoms or something else? If you didn't have any, how did they...reactions5replies
Skin Cancer Community on InstagramDid you know that you can find the SkinCancer.net community on Instagram? We're excited to continue sharing the same great information and messages about living with skin cancer as part...reactionscomments
Running with the Skin Cancer WarriorsLast Saturday, in the driving rain, I ran with a small but determined group of skin cancer warriors. As the Melanoma Research Foundation organizers and speakers repeated so eloquently, "Cancer...reactionscomments
Advocating and EducatingAwareness can mean different things to different people. When it comes to skin cancer, awareness can refer to a connection with someone who has the condition, an understanding of what...reactionscomments
What is photodynamic aka "blue light" therapy like?Have you used photodynamic or blue light therapy? What advice would you share?...reactions20replies
Practicing Long-Term MonitoringMany of our community members feel that awareness is about self-advocacy and diligence. Monitoring yourself or your loved ones for skin cancer is a way to increase awareness and to...reactionscomments
Skin Cancer EventsPost about events in your area! Please keep in mind community rules here about personal fundraisers....reactions2replies
A Not-Just-Skin-Cancer StoryA story from Facebook community member, Carol: I am a 66 yr old blue eyed blond of Scandinavian descent who grew up in the SO CA sun in the days...reactions5comments
12 Ways to Say: Awareness MattersIf there's one thing we know, it's that people don't know enough about skin cancer. In honor of Skin Cancer and Melanoma Awareness Month 2018, here are 12 quotes that...reactionscomments
