What is an excision surgery like?How can one prepare for excision and what should they expect?...reactions9replies
Bedside Manner In my opinion, it is critical for a doctor I’m working with to have good bedside manner. I’m looking for a positive...reactions1replyHealthcare Team
Are you pale? I was in Starbucks recently and the barista said your skin is beautiful, but you are so pale. I just stood there...reactions1replyCoping
Tanning and Skin CancerWere you told by a dermatologist that tanning led to your skin cancer diagnosis?...reactions8repliesDiagnosis
Second opinion? A few months ago I was seeing a dermatologist that was very young, and he seemed overwhelmed by my biopsy results. I...reactions4replies
What do you wish your doctor had told you about Efudex? Did you feel prepared for what you experienced during treatment? Were there side effects you wish someone had warned you about?...reactions8repliesTreatment
Who is happy when you look outside and it's overcast?As an avid wildlife/landscape photographer I like the sun. As a skin cancer survivor, I am wary of it. How about you?...reactions4repliesAwarenessTips & Advice
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...reactions3replies
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...reactions1replyCoping
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...reactions9repliesCoping