Any advice/resources for someone newly diagnosed with metastatic melanoma?...From the community: Looking to gather some information for our members who are newly diagnosed and feeling confused/nervous/scared....reactions1reply
Close and Personal...Since I was first aware of melanoma it has always been my moles that I have viewed as the enemy. Watching and...reactionscomments
Is a Clinical Trial Right for Me? 5 Questions to Help you Decide...Making decisions can be tough, especially when they relate to your health! One decision you may face is whether or not participating...reactionscomments
Dear Younger, Sun-Loving Me...There are many things I wish I knew when I was younger, before I had skin cancer. Here is the list of...reactionscomments
Living with Survivor's Guilt...You did it. You survived this battle. You have the scars to prove it, the battle wounds. But what happens, when that's...reactions5comments
Skin Cancer Prevention: Add These Foods to Your Diet...If you’ve had skin cancer, or if you’re at high risk for developing it, you may be focused on following good sun...reactionscomments
Melanoma of the Nails...Melanomas usually develop on areas of the body that get the most sun exposure, such as the chest, face, back, legs, ears...reactions8comments
How to cover face in public?...I am beginning the process of using Efudex. Does anyone have a way to cover your face in order to feel comfortable...reactions4replies
Sunscreen recommendations for irritated skin?...Is there a sunscreen that can be used on broken and irritated skin from using Efudex?...reactions1reply
Sun Awareness Is a Year Around Job...We all know to wear our sunscreen in the summer and practice good sun habits, but what about during the other seasons...reactionscomments
Any advice for scanxiety?...From the community: I'm always so anxious before exams, it's really distracting and stressful!...reactions4replies
It's Only Skin Cancer...I recently read a post where some members of our community felt the sting of having others minimize their skin cancer experience...reactions69comments
The Melanoma Mom...Parenting with melanoma knocked on my door in 2007. I had unwittingly invited it into my life over the years through my...reactions1comment
Clinical Trial Terminology...There are several terms that are commonly used when discussing clinical trials. Here are some that come up often:Adverse event: an undesirable...reactions1comment
Why Wasn’t I Chosen for a Clinical Trial?...In any clinical trial, participants must meet certain criteria to be eligible to participate. There are two commonly used terms when describing...reactions1comment
A Word to Families and Friends...You know the drill. “Do you have sunscreen on?” “You know that could be a bad mole?” “Did you reapply?” “You’re going...reactions2comments
Now You See It, Now You Don't...Many people spend an inordinate amount of time on hair, nails, and even wardrobes. Not enough, however, spend time on their skin...reactions1comment
A Great Doctor-Patient Relationship....It Can Be a Beautiful Thing...“You were snoring.” I'll never forget hearing those words from my doctor. He chuckled as he said them. Did I mention this...reactions1comment
Biologics and Skin Cancer...If you know someone with rheumatoid or psoriatic arthritis, chances are you’ve heard of biologics. These drugs are made from modified human...reactionscomments
9 Facial Surgeries Since 2006...When I was young we didn't know about the effect the sun had on skin. I worked in the orchards from the...reactions1comment
