Onco-psychologyI told my surgeon recently that my surgical scar was healing but my mind was still suffering. She recommended an onco-psychologist, a mental health care professional specializing in cancer. I...Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 replies
Sunscreen use after skin cancer diagnosis?It goes without saying that we all wear our sunscreens every single day, right? We have all learned that this damage from the sun and/or tanning beds was caused many...Reactions 0 reactions Comments6 replies
What should someone look for in a doc?What should someone look for in a good dermatologist, oncologist or other healthcare team member? Any tips for screening out the bad ones and finding the gems?...Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 replies
How can I enjoy time outside but make sure I'm not hurting myself?Reactions 0 reactions Comments5 replies
Did you ever associate being tan with being healthy, successful, attractive?I feel like I was sold a bill of goods as a younger person. Being tan was equated with so many positive things and being pale was associated with so...Reactions 0 reactions Comments2 repliesMental Health
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...Reactions 0 reactions Comments5 repliesMetastatic MelanomaDiagnosisSymptoms
Do you use the word survivor? Why or why not?National Cancer Survivor's Day is coming up! We're thinking about the term survivor and wondering what it means for you....Reactions 0 reactions Comments2 replies
Mohs surgery twice on the lower lip?I had mohs surgery on my lower lip about 4 years ago. Huge hole cut out and stitched back up. I have been going back to derm to have spots...Reactions 0 reactions Comments10 replies
Tips for ExcisionHello SkinCancer.net community, I recently had a scrape biopsy on a mole that is directly under my bra clasp on my back. It wasn't bad but it turns out I...Reactions 0 reactions Comments2 repliesTreatment