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...reactions1reply
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...reactions2repliesPrevention
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...reactionscomments
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...reactions6comments
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...reactions2replies
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...reactions2replies
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...reactions1reply
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...reactions1reply
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...reactions2replies
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...reactions1comment
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...reactions3comments
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...reactions1comment
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?...reactionsreplies
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...reactions12comments
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...reactions2comments
Sun Caution...Keep reapplying sun screen ... it's so important. If badly sunburned use aloe with Lidocaine....reactions1reply
My journey...In 2002 I was so excited to be expecting my beautiful daughter. I was diagnosed with melanoma on my face beside my nose. My doctor, Dr. Knauss, sent me to...reactions1reply
Melanoma in Miami...When I was 28, I noticed a spot that just kept getting darker in the middle and seemed to be growing in diameter. I visited a new dermatologist and she...reactions1reply
A Skin Cancer Journey: Life Must Go On...I was first diagnosed with skin cancer in June 2018. Since that time, I have had three recurrences and other skin cancer issues. Most recently, in February 2018, I had...reactionscomments
Efudex and fever blisters...Does anyone have experience with Efudex therapy that get fever blisters? I get them on, in and around my nose. I’ve only had a few on my lips. My Dr...reactions2repliesTips & Advice
