Skin Cancer Awareness Month 2023: Exploring FearEveryone’s skin cancer journey looks different, but one common thread for our community is fear. Fear is a common feeling among those with skin cancer – from fear of the...Reactions 0 reactions Comments31 repliesAwarenessCoping
What led to your skin cancer diagnosis?I am always interested in how people first discovered that they had skin cancer. How did you find out?...Reactions 0 reactions Comments46 repliesAwarenessDiagnosis
ExtravasationWe are writing to reach out to individuals who may have experienced an extravasation during their medical treatment. Many patients are unaware of this patient-safety issue, and we are hoping...Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 repliesAwareness
Best way to apply the cream?When using FU 5 do I run it in or just apply?...Reactions 0 reactions Comments2 repliesAwareness
Cscc spread to regional lymph Does anyone have experience of this ?...Reactions 0 reactions Comments11 repliesTreatmentAwarenessCoping
1st timer with some basic questionsDoes Efudex manifest anywhere else on the body other than the application site? Do only the spots where the precancer exists re-act to the cream and turn red, etc.?...Reactions 0 reactions Comments2 repliesCopingAwareness
SCC Outer Ear I have to say, I’m a bit scared. I would like some opinions on my situation, as my anxiety is very high and I’m experiencing tremendous sadness. Last spring /...Reactions 0 reactions Comments4 repliesDiagnosisAwarenessCoping
Treating Squamous Cell Carcinoma with Injeyof 5-FUI begin a treatment this week with 5-Floroucil injections for squamous cell carcinoma on my left shin. All of the information I find is about the cream. I plan on...Reactions 0 reactions Comments2 repliesAwarenessTips & AdviceSide Effects
Do you blame anyone for your skin cancer?Sometimes it's easy to lay blame for health challenges, especially ones that may have been somewhat preventable. Do you ever get caught in that? Does it help?...Reactions 0 reactions Comments3 repliesAwarenessPrevention
How often do you reapply sunscreen on an active day?I try to bring enough to put sunscreen on in the morning and reapply once later in the day. I imagine it loses its effectiveness throughout the day from sweating...Reactions 0 reactions Comments4 repliesAwarenessPreventionTips & Advice