FeaturedWhat To Expect after Skin CancerI had a BCC removed this past summer. It was the first one. What can I expect in the future? Do people usually get another one within so long...Reactions 0 reactions Comments6 repliesDiagnosis
FeaturedAre you concerned about skin cancer during the colder months?Colder months mean more indoor events and being covered up when we are out. Do you still think about skin cancer during this time of the year...Reactions 0 reactions Comments4 repliesAwareness
Active todaySecond 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...Reactions 0 reactions Comments3 replies
Active todayAnyone else grow weary of thinking about sun protection?Sometimes I get fatigued just thinking about ways to protect myself from the sun during the coming summer months. Anyone else deal with this? How do you cope...Reactions 0 reactions Comments13 repliesCopingPreventionWeather
Active yesterdayWho is happy when you look outside and it's overcast?As an avid wildlife/landscape photographer I like the sun. As a skin cancer survivor, I am wary of it. How about you...Reactions 0 reactions Comments4 repliesAwarenessTips & Advice
Active yesterdayAll 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...Reactions 0 reactions Comments174 repliesTreatment
Active 2 days agoWas 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...Reactions 0 reactions Comments3 replies
Active 2 days agoHealthy 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...Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 repliesCoping
Active 2 days agoLightweight spf material I wish someone (with a lot of start up money) would design a new SPF fabric that lets your skin breathe and is comfortable. A well known Australian brand are...Reactions 0 reactions Comments2 repliesTips & Advice
Active 3 days agoTanning and Skin CancerWere you told by a dermatologist that tanning led to your skin cancer diagnosis...Reactions 0 reactions Comments8 repliesDiagnosis
Active 3 days agoAre 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...Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 repliesCoping
Active 3 days agoWhat do you wish your doctor had told you about Efudex? Did you feel prepared for what you experienced during treatment? Were there side effects you wish someone had warned you about...Reactions 0 reactions Comments7 repliesTreatment
