Managing fearI have melanoma on the inside curl of my ear (helix). I noticed something happening with a mole there last year, but being in the midst of debilitating grief over...reactions3repliesCopingSurgeryTips & Advice
Skin Cancer Awareness Month 2023: Exploring FearEveryone’s skin cancer journey looks different, but one common thread for our community is fear. Fear is a common feeling among those with skin cancer – from fear of the...reactions32repliesAwarenessCoping
What Cancer Stole From You?As I have posted several times on these forums, I have been on my skin cancer journey for almost a year now. Last skin check was clear, which is good...reactions1replyTips & AdviceMental HealthCoping
When to See Doctor?How quickly do you all go to see the doctor if you find a worrisome spot? I will admit I’m a hypochondriac so I’m literally ready to go at the...reactions1replyMental HealthDiagnosisCoping
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...reactions1replyCopingTips & AdviceSurgery
Managing Anxiety & Skin CancerHello I’m a new member and both glad and sad to have found this group. Glad because I have been searching for a group like this for several months. Sad...reactions4repliesDepressionCopingMental Health
New to the SC Community . Have a statement and a question thanks5 yrs. ago My Dermo..Saïd I had rosacea on my nose and face but nope 5 yrs later diagnosed with nose cancer. Operated and now my rosacea are now pre-...reactions1replyCoping
Efudix treatmentHave actinic cheilitis ( actinic keratosis of the lip ) Newly diagnosed after suffering with chapped, open bleeding sores of my lower lip for 8 weeks. Dr put me on...reactions1replyCopingTips & Advice
Using Fluorouracil for 3weeksUsing Fluorouracil for 3 weeks at first the redness happened and then the crusting like sand paper and I applied the aquaphor and Polysporin while it was healing but then...reactions1replyCoping
Using Tolak CreamI am currently on Day 14 of using Tolak on my whole face and have only been able to cope by using .5% Cortisone cream when my face stings so...reactions1replyCoping