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Was your diagnosis difficult?

The first time I had skin cancer there seemed to be confusion about what was wrong with my lip. I saw a nurse practitioner first, and she diagnosed me with...

Healthy stress management

I recently had surgery, and during those months of stress, I gained 15 pounds. Ugh! I know that exercise helps with stress, but I quit going to the gym during...

Emotional impact

Hi, I’m new and would be interested in hearing how you manage the emotional aspects of skin cancer. My latest skin cancer was just 2 months ago, so I could...

Fear

About three years ago, I had surgery for skin cancer on my bottom lip. Then, back-to-back, I had three more excision surgeries on my bottom lip. At the time, the...

Managing spray sunscreen

My dermatologist said lotion on my face but spray to cover my body. I have spray sunscreen covering every inch of my bathroom. About once a week I have to...

You have insomnia?

I’ve had insomnia off and on for years. When I have skin issues, it is very hard for me to sleep. I recently found a sleep supplement—sleep support plus—from mind...

Driving

I was told previously by the plastic surgeon that I was probably getting my sun from driving. I’m not driving much now, but it’s still on my mind. I live...

How often do you see an oncologist after excision with no other treatment?

General health

Skin cancer issues impact how we take care of our skin, but how does it impact the way you manage your overall health? I believe there is a connection between...

Onco-psychology

I 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...

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