Should I get a second opinion about clear margins?I just had a stage 0 Lentigo maligna melanoma in situ surgically excised by my dermatologist. Margins came back clear. Should I go to a cancer center just in case...Reactions0reactionsComments1 replies
FeaturedImmunotherapy & Post-Treatment Side EffectsWho has had immunotherapy? I had Ipi/Nivo combo (one infusion) and landed in the hospital for severe response. I then went to Nivolumab for 14 infusions and finished treatment back...Reactions0reactionsComments4 repliesTreatmentSide Effects
I only have to use Efudex for 4 days. How severe will my side effects be?2x/day for 4 days...Reactions0reactionsComments6 replies
What if I have to wait too long for an appointment and my skin cancer spreads?Many folks in the community experience the anxiety that their skin cancer will spread while they wait for an appointment. Have you experienced this? Do you have any tips? Share...Reactions0reactionsComments4 replies
What is this weird spot?!!Hello, First time poster here. I have an odd looking red spot on my face that started from a shaving cut a couple years ago. It seems to always get...Reactions0reactionsComments1 replies
When do Efudex effects start?I have Squamous Cell Cancer on my hand, dr wants me to use this cream 2x a day on tops of both hands and arms for 14 days. I am...Reactions0reactionsComments1 replies
Has anyone used sunscreen on their scalp?A community member asked the following: Does anybody have any good recommendations for Sun screen to use on your scalp, that doesn't make your hair oily???...Reactions0reactionsComments7 replies
What do you wish you'd known about treatment?A lot of folks have mentioned that they were completely unprepared for what treatment would really be like. The size of the scar, the pain, and the recovery time can...Reactions0reactionsComments3 replies
Aggressive Basal CellHas anyone been told they have an aggressive Basel cell he said it went into the fat layer, and dummy me should of asked more questions .waiting on biopsy for...Reactions0reactionsComments4 repliesDiagnosis
Melanoma RecurrenceI am just wondering if anyone has not had their melanoma come back. It was in my lymph node and I am on edge if/when it’s going to come back...Reactions0reactionsComments9 repliesMetastatic MelanomaRecurrence