Furry friends help us healHi everyone, I wanted to share with you that our furry friends can help us with our healing. I'm sure that most of us have a pet to keep us...Reactions 0 reactions Comments4 repliesTreatment
New dermatologist, same anxiety, different treatment I recently moved from the Dallas, TX area to Myrtle Beach, SC to help take care of my mom who has health issues. Being a skin cancer survivor, I knew...Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 repliesTreatment
Diclofenac & Actinic KeratosesI just read about using this to treat AKs, and possibly some types of superficial skin cancers, but I haven't seen any commentary here on the site apart from a...Reactions 0 reactions Comments6 repliesTips & AdviceTopical MedicationTreatment
Successful SCC excisionHad excision on Wednesday. Was terrified as have never had any cancer before. Didn’t help that the surgery was in the anniversary of my husband’s death six years ago. Doc...Reactions 0 reactions Comments5 repliesTreatment
Skin covering when treating with Efudex or the combo of Efudex/DovonexDoes your dermatologist tell you to occlude the area, i.e. cover it with Tegaderm or plastic wrap or put on gloves if treating your hands? Mine says to do it...Reactions 0 reactions Comments2 repliesAwarenessTopical MedicationTreatment
Deep wide excision bleedingHad an unknown skin cancer excised but CAT scan showed it needed a wider and deeper excision down to the fascia. They sutured inside and outside. Its been three days...Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 repliesTreatment
Has anyone tried tele-med or tele-health with regard to skin cancer? What was your experience like?Tele-med seems to become bigger and bigger these days. What has been your experience? Were you satisfied? What worked and what didn't work well?...Reactions 0 reactions Comments4 repliesDiagnosisSymptomsTreatment
Excess Black Salve - Now Face BurningMy friend used some black salve incorrectly and her face is burning all over. She's using lots of ice packs to stop the heat. Any ideas on a treatment to...Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 repliesTreatmentSide EffectsTopical Medication
FeaturedSuperficial Radiation Therapy (SRT) ExperiencesHas anyone had superficial radiation therapy (SRT) to treat their skin cancer? What was your experience like? Share in this forum!...Reactions 0 reactions Comments2 repliesTreatment
Do you massage scars? What is your experience with that?Do you massage scars? My dermatologists did recommend putting on a anti-scar cream or gel, 2x a day for 4 months, but didn't recommend massage,. -- Yet online I see...Reactions 0 reactions Comments10 repliesTips & AdviceTreatmentTopical Medication