It's the holidays. Do people talk about health issues at gatherings?You are sitting around the table with friends/family and people naturally talk about what interests them. Do health issues/skin cancer ever get brought up? How so you react to it?...reactions13repliesAwarenessFriends & FamilyTravel
I have a mole that I didn't have beforeIt was originally 2 moles but it seems to mutated into 1 it keeps changing. I'm scared...reactions1replyAwareness
UV lamps-nails salons I recently read that nails salons are now using small lamps that give off UV rays. I knew salons had gone away from the harmless dryer types they were using...reactionsrepliesAwarenessTips & Advice
Do you still take beach vacations or go on cruises? Has your vacationing changed since your diagnosisHow has skin cancer changed the way you get away?...reactions10repliesAwarenessFriends & Family
If you could have a do-over with regard to skin care, what would you do?In golf, we call it a mulligan. We get the chance to hit another ball when the first one goes afoul of our intended aim. What about you? What would...reactions8repliesAwarenessPrevention
What do you tell others when they ask you about good sun care practices?If you had three minutes on an elevator to pitch your ideas about good sun care, what would you say?...reactions12repliesAwarenessFriends & FamilyTips & Advice
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
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 part of the body are you most concerned about getting sun damage?My dermatologist recently told me that I had sun damage on my calves. That has stuck with me. What areas of your body concern you the most?...reactions7repliesAwarenessDiagnosisPrevention
Does cooler weather make you less likely to think about protecting yourself from the sun?It's cooler in many areas and we are putting on sweaters and jeans. Does this change the way you think about sun protection?...reactions4repliesAwarenessWeather