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...Reactions0reactionsComments32 repliesAwarenessCoping
First time fluorouracil userI'm now on day 4 post treatment after 17 days of 2x per day application. I can't tell you how grateful I am to find this forum. Wish my dermatologist...Reactions0reactionsComments6 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?...Reactions0reactionsComments84 repliesAwarenessDiagnosis
what led to your cancer diagnosis.I was aware that a ‘spot’ above my top lip was not healing properly, it kept growing new skin, which dried up and came off, sometimes bleeding, then started the...Reactions0reactionsComments0 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...Reactions0reactionsComments0 repliesAwareness
Best way to apply the cream?When using FU 5 do I run it in or just apply?...Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesAwareness
Cscc spread to regional lymph Does anyone have experience of this ?...Reactions0reactionsComments11 repliesAwarenessCopingTreatment
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.?...Reactions0reactionsComments2 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 /...Reactions0reactionsComments4 repliesAwarenessCopingDiagnosis
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...Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesAwarenessTips & AdviceSide Effects