Active today4% Tolak (Fluorouracil) on chest...I used this on my forehead some months ago and had virtually no side effects, so extremely lucky. I am now on day 12 of applying it to my chest...reactions2repliesTopical MedicationSymptomsSide Effects
Active 6 days agoShould we get a second opinion?...Hi my husband has a lesion on his lower back that looks very suspicious. He has shown it to our GP twice and told it is nothing to worry about...reactions1replyDiagnosis
Active 6 days agoRepetitive Mohs Surgery ...I am not new to having BCC. I am fair skinned and grew up in Florida (61 years). I more recently moved to a different part of Florida and been...reactions4repliesTreatmentSurgery
Newbie...I was diagnosed with a squamous cell carcinoma. I have to go back for some kind of skin removal to see if there is more. I live in Florida on...reactions1comment
Anti histamine and pain killers ...I have been using efudex for sun damage jeeze it’s tough...reactions2repliesTreatment
Telling Loved Ones About Your Cancer Diagnosis...After getting news of a serious illness like cancer, you will likely turn to family and friends for support. Here are some things to think about before you share your...reactionscomments
Protecting Your Skin with Confidence...SkinCancer is a trusted platform dedicated to spreading awareness about skin health and prevention. From informative articles to expert skincare tips, it helps people take proactive steps against skin damage...reactionsrepliesAwareness
residual effects from efudex...April 18, 2025. I've used the efudex treatment 3 times in past 15 years. Its harsh, but usually leaves skin in better condition than prior to treatment. My issue is...reactions2repliesTreatment
You Have Been Diagnosed With Melanoma: Now What?...In the summer of 1988, I was attending a pool party at my then-girlfriend’s house in Whitter, California. As I was lounging in the jacuzzi, one of the neighbors (who...reactionscomments
where to buy Vitamin C IV drip / injections???...Hi. I need to buy for my grandfather some Vitamin C Intravenous drip or injections...his health is critical... The doctor prescribed him but it is so hard to find here...reactions3repliesResearch & Clinical TrialsTreatment
Active 4 days agoTreatment Details w/ Efudex and Calcipotriene...I am starting treatment for a squamous cell carcinoma on my right upper lip - the very edge of my lip. I want to mention that I am a melanoma...reactions1replyTopical Medication
Posting on behalf of @Tortoise1234567...Hello! One of our members has asked me to post this on their behalf. If you have any experience with this, please share your thoughts. Thanks! "I was hit with...reactions1reply
Skin protection ...I am currently going through treatment for melanoma and want to be prepared going forward with sun protection but naturally not using chemical based sunscreens. I have been advised to...reactions2repliesDiet & Nutrition
biopsy finding...I had a skin biopsy from the top of my head (bald). No cancer found but some Lymphocytes found. So doc is doing a deeper biopsy. Anyone know why? Or...reactions1replyDiagnosis
Desperate for melanoma treatment options for my husband...My husband is fighting for his life and I am desperate for help. If you have any recommendations for treatment options, clinical trials, or specialists we could consult, please let...reactions2repliesResearch & Clinical TrialsMetastatic Melanoma
Chemo/radiation treatment ...My wife has just had a squamous cell tumor removed from her mouth. We are now facing chemo/radiation treatments for the next 6 weeks. She is weighing whether or not...reactions2repliesTreatment
Spot on nose...I developed this spot on my nose. It doesn't hurt or itch. Can anyone advise on what it might be?...reactions4repliesDiagnosis
Efudix...I have been using Efudix once a day for 7 weeks and after use a yellow paste which i believe is called 'slough' appears over the top. Should i remove...reactions1replyTopical Medication
Protect Your Skin: The Hidden Dangers Leading to Skin Cancer...Every day, we expose our skin to risks that could lead to skin cancer, often without realizing it. The sun, while essential for life, is also the number one culprit...reactionsrepliesDepressionDiet & NutritionAwareness
Healing After Photodynamic Therapy (PDT)...As I sit down to write about why you shouldn’t pick at your skin or peel it after photodynamic therapy, or PDT, I realize that I am picking at my...reactionscomments
