Should You Engage with Strangers about Skin Cancer?Recently, I was in a group on social media where someone asked about tanning while on a certain medication. Along with myself...reactions6comments
Skin Cancer Protection Following a Diagnosis: An Ultra-conservative ApproachEach of us has a different skin cancer story, and for this reason, skin protection following a skin cancer diagnosis is not...reactions4comments
Making Sense of SunscreenFather’s Day is a big day for me now. It has turned into a gift giving day. It hasn’t always been this...reactions7comments
Facts about Indoor Tanning and Skin CancerWe’ve heard time and time again how dangerous it is with indoor tanning. But what are the facts about indoor tanning and...reactions1comment
Skin Cancer Made Me into One Sequel, That Is Better than the OriginalWarning: possible unpopular opinions ahead. That may be a little dramatic, but it’s true. I have never been a fan of sequels...reactions1comment
When the 'little Guys' (on Your Skin) Keep Coming BackTime to brush up on your Greek mythology, which, believe it or not, will tie into skin cancer treatment and prevention. Do...reactions3comments
Efudex: To Cover or NotThere are plenty of things we don’t exactly want the world to see. It starts when we are teens with those first...reactionscomments
The 2024 Social Health Awards ProgramEditorial Note: Nominations for 2024 are now closed. We are very excited to announce the launch of the 2024 Social Health Awards...reactionscomments
Skin Cancer Awareness and Making a Difference in the CommunityA while ago, I attended a movie called A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood starring Tom Hanks and Matthew Rhys. It was...reactions2comments
Efudex and Me: The Cold, Hard TruthIn 2007, I was diagnosed with melanoma upon removal of a suspicious spot on my left upper arm. The following years saw...reactions10comments
Pros and Cons of SRTEvery treatment has its own list of pros and cons. As the one providing the treatment, I may seem biased in favor...reactions10comments
Efudex: A Survivor's Guide to ShoweringWe all have that one thing that drains every ounce of our mental energy--that one menial task we still tend to dread...reactions9comments
5 Things Sometimes Mistaken for Skin CancerYou should always be aware of any changes in your skin. Skin cancer is best treated when caught early. While this may...reactions1comment
Efudex Redness: Is It Permanent?Skin cancer is a strange and winding road. Your dermatologist may find a suspicious spot you thought was just dry skin. She...reactions16comments
How to Deal with Questions about Your Efudex TreatmentIt goes without saying that many patients who are prescribed Efudex go into the process with very little preparation. The more I...reactions15comments
Bug Bite, or Skin Cancer?I’ve had skin cancer for so long that it’s become a way of life for me. Every day I catch myself doing...reactions6comments
Tips for Efudex UsersEfudex, or fluorouracil, has been an important part of my life for the last four years. Efudex, also known as Efudix, is...reactions196comments
What to Expect When You're Efudex-ingYou made it home from the pharmacy with your tube of Efudex (Fluorouracil), and you have so many questions. It feels like...reactions28comments
Efudex: Nothing Normal About It“Normal” is a fairly relative term, isn’t it? It’s one of those things you fight your entire life trying to define and...reactions57comments
My Efudex Arsenal: Arming for the AftermathEfudex, a topical chemotherapy, is commonly prescribed by dermatologists to fight actinic keratoses, and with that prescription comes a plethora of questions...reactions38comments
