Active 2 days agoBandage to cover treatment areaI was prescribed Efudex to treat a pre-cancerous lesion on the back of my hand. I was told to apply the cream, then cover with a bandage and to only...Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesCopingTreatment
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...Reactions0reactionsComments7 repliesCopingAwareness
2 weeks in, scaby, painful & extremely itchyI'm unsure whether I should now stop using the cream, the itch is incredible....Reactions0reactionsComments4 repliesCoping
Managing fearI have melanoma on the inside curl of my ear (helix). I noticed something happening with a mole there last year, but being in the midst of debilitating grief over...Reactions0reactionsComments3 repliesCopingSurgeryTips & Advice
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
What Cancer Stole From You?As I have posted several times on these forums, I have been on my skin cancer journey for almost a year now. Last skin check was clear, which is good...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesMental HealthTips & AdviceCoping
Venting About Skin Cancer & Mental HealthI have posted here many times before about my anxiety and fear about my skin cancer and how this has taken over my life. I suffer from OCD and so...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesCopingMental HealthDepression
When to See Doctor?How quickly do you all go to see the doctor if you find a worrisome spot? I will admit I’m a hypochondriac so I’m literally ready to go at the...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesMental HealthCopingDiagnosis
Mohs surgery on scalpI am having MOHS surgery done on my scalp in September. What should I be ready for?After that surgery I am having a skin graft done on the same day...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesTips & AdviceCopingSurgery
Managing Anxiety & Skin CancerHello I’m a new member and both glad and sad to have found this group. Glad because I have been searching for a group like this for several months. Sad...Reactions0reactionsComments4 repliesCopingDepressionMental Health