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Are you gun shy?

My most recent skin issue was just 3 months ago. I feel like when I go to the doctor or dentist recently I’m unusually nervous. When I saw the dentist...

Do you have battle scars?

Do you have visible skin cancer scars? If so, how does that make you feel? Are you self-conscious? Has anyone asked? I have scars on my bottom lip from 4...

Support system

Having a support system is very important. For each person, that is made up of different individuals. I am single, and I get a lot of support from my church...

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 feeling stupid. But how do you respond to...

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...

It’s only skin cancer

Has anyone made light of your skin cancer? I had a friend for 20 years, and she informed me skin cancer is not serious. I was like pardon me?!!!? To...

Lynch syndrome & skin cancer

Any one else dealing with Lynch Syndrome and skin cancer?? Had mohs surgery now every little spot I see I'm worried it's cancer!!...

Actinic Keratosis- can you lightly tan body parts that are not affected?

Hello, I have actinic keratosis on my face and am looking for some medical studies- could you please assist me? I'm looking for info about whether sun exposure to OTHER...

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