Fluorouracil after careHaving been through three treatments of fluorouracil over the years, I finally tried Desitin cream on my oozing and bleeding skin during recovery. The Desitin cream really reduced the pain...reactions1reply
Do you skip days of applying sunscreen? If so, why and when?As I sit here in my dark room. It is nearly 9:00am and raining outside. The last think I am thinking about is applying sunscreen. What say you?...reactions6repliesPreventionTips & Advice
Self compassion The other night I made a big blunder, and then today I just said, you are doing the best you can. Keep walking and do not criticize your actions right...reactions11repliesCoping
Medication and skin cancer linkI have recurring skin cancers and have been recently researching some of the medications I am taking because I’ve been switched from propranolol to candesartan for my migraines. I have...reactions6repliesAwareness
Wrong diagnosis?5 year ago I had a mole on my upper lip removed with laser. The dermotologist noticed a little bump on my nose and asked if he should remove that...reactions6replies
Losing Control Do you ever feel like you have lost control of your life to skin cancer? I had an appointment scheduled at MD Anderson for end of October. I was totally...reactions3repliesCoping
When you think about skin cancer do you see it as something not to worry about or something that will never be gone from your mind?My mind goes from obsessing about my skin to not giving it a second thought. What about you?...reactions10repliesAwarenessDiagnosis
What does your sun care routine look like?Developing good habits can take time. What does your sun care practice consist of each day?...reactions17repliesPreventionTips & Advice
Where is your "happy place?"I think so much of dealing with the unknown and complexities of skin cancer involves finding one's "happy place." This could be a location, such as the mountains or a...reactions3repliesCopingMental Health
Vitamin D I assume most if not all of us are maintaining limited sun exposure. Has your doctor asked you to take a Vitamin D supplement?...reactions3repliesDiet & NutritionSide Effects