Squamous...I have been treated for skin cancer, specifically squamous cell carcinoma, since 2005. I have had over 200 actinic keratoses burned off with liquid nitrogen and over 20 excisions. I...Reactions0reactionsComments1 replies
Run to the Dermatologist!...Before my stage 3 melanoma diagnosis, I noticed that the mole on the middle of my back started itching and becoming scaly. I did not make a dermatology appointment for...Reactions0reactionsComments2 replies
Efudix...I have been applying Efudix to my chest for three days now as per instructions. I apply a thin layer with latex gloves after washing anc drying my chest. There...Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesTips & AdviceDepression
A Skin Cancer Journey: How Do You Cope?...My mother has always been health-conscious, but as a child, I can remember her sitting on the couch eating a whole box of cookies or an entire bag of chips...Reactions0reactionsComments6 comments
Cannot decide SRT or Mohs...Have basil cell on my nose. first a tiny pimple, then bleed, now flat. had biopsy and dr suggested SRT or Mohs. If I do SRT I do not want...Reactions0reactionsComments1 replies
When you buy sun screen, do you normally buy the higher priced brands or go with the cheaper brands?...There is a wide array of sun screens on the market. You can go to a large box store and get a lot of it for cheap. You can go...Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesPrevention
Warning Others About Skin Cancer...You are walking by your favorite beach or at the public pool. You are lathered up in your favorite sunscreen complete with wide-brimmed hat and spf50 clothing. You see people...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
That’s the Kind of Cancer to Get...If I had a dollar for every time I’ve heard that’s the kind of cancer to get, I could actually pay some of my doctor’s bills. What do you do...Reactions0reactionsComments6 comments
So Surprised!...I've had lifelong eczema so when in 2008 I had a spot on my forehead, I kept treating it as if it was just that, eczema. After several months, it...Reactions0reactionsComments2 replies
Lifelong Journey...I’m 50 yrs old and had skin cancers at a young age, surgeries to remove them, BCC, SCC, and melanoma. All have returned after surgery. So now I’m on Odomzo...Reactions0reactionsComments2 replies
Melanoma Survivor...In 2002 I was expecting a beautiful little girl but I had a spot beside my nose that kept getting bigger and itchy. Dr. Knauss confirmed melanoma but could not...Reactions0reactionsComments1 replies
Transplant Life Dealing with Skin Cancer...I'm currently almost 21 years out with a kidney transplant. Thinking that was the worst I would ever have to go through and my fight was over. Boy was I...Reactions0reactionsComments1 replies
BareBear...Yesterday I went to the skin doctor and she froze off 5 spots that we believe are pre-cancerous. I know I should have had them checked out earlier but I'm...Reactions0reactionsComments2 replies
Took a Year...It took a year for me to convince my doctor that it was not just a crazy freckle. I finally got a nurse practitioner who was also convinced it was...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
My Follow-up Abdominal CT Scans...After 2 wide-resection operations to remove dermatofibrosarcoma protuberans (DFSP) skin cancer in both April and May 2021, I am required to have follow-up CT scans and visits with my surgical...Reactions0reactionsComments3 comments
Saddened By a Melanoma Death...As a skin cancer awareness advocate, I have made numerous posts on my Facebook page about my journey with skin cancer. Some of those posts include photos of the recovery...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Reconstruction - Has Anyone had a Paramedian Forehead Flap?...Hi All, Has anyone had a paramedian forehead flap? If so, what was the recovery like, how soon were you able to resume activities?...Reactions0reactionsComments0 replies
Don't Blame the Victim...I’m not the kind of person who puts everything on Facebook, but, in need of a lot of support, I recently posted this: “Shingles! All up and down my left...Reactions0reactionsComments12 comments
Never Give Up...It's been a year ago this month that I was diagnosed with skin cancer. I was shocked and scared but had to cry it out and accept what it is...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Sun Caution...Keep reapplying sun screen ... it's so important. If badly sunburned use aloe with Lidocaine....Reactions0reactionsComments1 replies
