Experience with Melatect app for detectionHi, new to this community and thanks for any input in advance. Have dowloaded and used Melatect and Scanoma to see if they validate or contradict each other for accuracy...reactions2repliesMetastatic Melanoma
Post Efudex redness/scarringI am 53 yrs young, a natural redhead who could tan instead of burn and never used sunscreen as a teen/adult. In the past 3 years I have had Efudex...reactions1replySide Effects
Mohs surgery on scalpI am having MOHS surgery done on my scalp in September. What should I be ready for?After that surgery I am having a skin graft done on the same day...reactions1replyCopingSurgeryTips & Advice
to shave or not to shave?I'll be starting Efudex in 2 weeks on my cheek. With all the redness and scabbing, how do you deal with shaving? thanks...reactions4replies
Deep wide excision bleedingHad an unknown skin cancer excised but CAT scan showed it needed a wider and deeper excision down to the fascia. They sutured inside and outside. Its been three days...reactions1replyTreatment
Trusting DoctorsDoes anyone else struggle with trusting what your doctor tells you? I just had a regular skin check and my dermatologist gave me a clean bill of health (I have...reactions2replies
Using 5FU Cream on ScalpI suffer from terrible health anxiety regarding my skin and cancer. Doesn’t help that I have had 3 spots of non melanoma removed in the last year. Just had a...reactions1reply
Swimming in indoor pool whilst using fluorouracil on faceHi there I am up to day 15 of fluorouracil on my face (forehead, nose and cheeks) 1 X day recommended for 2-3 weeks. Very red and blotchy and burning...reactions1replyExerciseTreatment
Topical cream EfudexHave a small area on my lower lip that the doctor prescribed for a pre-cancer. I’ve read most of side effects some seem down-played. Doctor said it’s ok to get...reactions1replyTopical Medication
Is this Basal cell carcinoma?I had a very painful pimple on the side of my nose 4-5 months ago, and when it was gone, it left this weird red bump behind. At first, I...reactions2repliesDiagnosisTips & AdviceSymptoms