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What was your first sign?

What was your first sign that you had a skin issue—that was later determined to be skin cancer? For me, I had a very unusual growth on my bottom lip...

is this skin cancer or fungal infection

Hi all, I have this round shaped brown color patch below under arm for 6 months it appeared suddenly. I'm not sure whether it is fungal infection or skin cancer...

What is the ideal amount of time between dermatology appointments for you?

Some of us go a few months. Some of wait a year. How about you?...

If a mole was atypical, then got "better", should we cancel the skin cancer check appointment? Details important

Day 1: Mole is symmetrical. Borders are clearly defined. It does have a black dot in the centre. Diameter is larger than a pencil eraser. There are two hairs in...

Even while taking every precaution, do you ever feel like you are still getting too much sun?

I lather up in sunscreen. I wear protective clothing and a hat. I wear protective sun glasses. I only go out during the mornings and late afternoon. Yet, I feel...

The spots we don't see...

Were you diagnosed with skin cancer after the dermatologist found a spot you never noticed? Did the doctor show it to you? What did it look like? I have had...

Am I Being Paranoid or Worth a Recheck?

Hello! I had wide excision surgery and sentinel lymph node biopsy for melanoma on the back of my left thigh in December 2021. I missed my skin check in March...

Mole. Melanoma/atypical or normal?

Hi, dont know if ive posted this in the right place, first post. Im 32 male, ive had this mole on my chest for years. It hasn't changed to my...

Has anyone tried tele-med or tele-health with regard to skin cancer? What was your experience like?

Tele-med seems to become bigger and bigger these days. What has been your experience? Were you satisfied? What worked and what didn't work well?...

A very scared newbie- atypical mole

Hello, this is my firtst post. I hope to find new friends here and good advice too. I'm writing for my husband – 55 years old, no smoker, fair complexion...

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