Mohs surgery twice on the lower lip?
I had mohs surgery on my lower lip about 4 years ago. Huge hole cut out and stitched back up. …
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What is typical incision length for basal cell?
Mine is 2 1/2”… …
How to ask the doctor about more aggressive treatment?
Hello All – I recently wrote in regards to my mother who has invasive squamous cell carcinoma. We went to …
Do you have any tips for treatment on the scalp?
Surgery on one’s head can be very scary! What would you tell someone who’s nervous about an upcoming skin cancer …
What are your tips for finding a good oncologist?
Share your tips with fellow community members looking for an oncologist! If you haven’t found a good one, what challenges …
What are your tips for finding a good dermatologist?
Share your tips with fellow community members looking for a dermatologist! If you haven’t found a good one, what challenges …
Can I ask a derm for a more thorough skin check?
We’ve heard of community members having to ask for a look at their scalp or more private areas. Have you …
What does “in transit” melanoma mean?
From a community member on Facebook: Can you explain the difference between reccurrence vs “ in transit “ melanoma? …
What symptoms alerted you to a problem spot?
What signs did you see that your mole or spot might be skin cancer? Were they the common …
Anyone have melanoma/skin cancer caused by genetics?
One of our community members is looking for information: “I’m having difficulty finding information/support for melanoma/skin cancer with genetics as …
Should I cut my hair for surgery?
I have been diagnosed with basal skin cancer on my head. I have very long hair. Should I cut my …
I’m scared for biopsy results
I just had a small mole removed, the dermatologist looked at it, and said that it looked normal, though …
Do you get self-conscious about skin checks?
Did you ever get nervous about stripping down at the derm? Do you still? …
If a squamous cell carcinoma that was removed 4.5 years ago had spread, would I know by now?
Maybe this is a silly question. I had a relatively small cutaneous horn on the top of my ear for …
What is photodynamic therapy like?
Have you used photodynamic or blue-lite therapy? What advice would you share? …
What is it like to have a skin graft?
Does anyone have experience with skin grafts? Can you share what to expect and how to prepare and cope? …
Is it normal for no Efudex reaction after four days?
Hi I’ve just started efudex ( 4 days now) and as of yet nothing is happening. Is this normal? Any …
Should I be concerned that my Efudex for AK is not working as advised?
Hi all. I’ve come across this site and hope I’m ok to post. I have tiny patch of AK on …
Have anyone had topical chemo treatment a whole month?
Because i AM on my day 20 of treatment and my skin already felt and my dermatologist told me to …
What to know about treatment on the nose?
What should one know going into skin cancer treatment on the nose, particularly with regards to surgery? Are there special …