How to Talk to Others about Skin Cancer...“Put him against the car, cuff him, and stick him in the unmarked squad car.” Those were the director’s words to me for my scene as an undercover FBI agent...Reactions0reactionsComments7 comments
Prevention, diagnosis, treatment: which of these do you feel the most knowledgable about?...They are all important but I think that I am most knowledgable about prevention, then diagnosis, followed by treatment with regard to skin cancer....Reactions0reactionsComments6 repliesAwarenessDiagnosisPrevention
Basal on nose...I had a small open sore on my nose that wouldn't heal 3 months ago. I went to oncology, who did a complete skin check a month prior to that...Reactions0reactionsComments5 replies
Long term effects of Efudex on face, top of head, neck and arms...I used Efudex about 12 months ago to treat AKs and other skin cancers on top of the head, face, cheeks, neck, and arms from elbow to knuckles of hands...Reactions0reactionsComments5 replies
A Skin Cancer Diagnosis: Walking in Denial...I was first diagnosed with skin cancer in June 2018. A that time, I took the ostrich with its head in the sand approach. Basically, I was in denial of...Reactions0reactionsComments26 comments
Resolutions for the New Year--Skin Cancer Style...We can’t stop it…the new year is here. You don’t have to pay very close attention to notice resolution banter all around. Social media posts feature any number of suggestions...Reactions0reactionsComments9 comments
Marci Kallick...Marci Kallick is a patient advocate who believes we all, as patients, must stand up and protect our health through education. After her own personal experience not getting the answers...
Squamous cell...Small SCC on forearm. Dont want surgery. Has anyone tried Skin Can Heal 1 and 2? If so, how were your results?...Reactions0reactionsComments3 replies
Have you suffered a sunburn during the winter? How?...Before Christmas I got burned from standing on a bridge next to a frozen pond. The sun reflected off the ice and burned my face. I had applied sunscreen but...Reactions0reactionsComments5 repliesAwarenessPrevention
Maintaining Sun Protective Habits for Life...When I was first diagnosed with melanoma, sun protection was the only thing on my mind. At that moment I re-prioritized my life to ensure I did everything possible to...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
First Lady Jill Biden DX with Basel Cell Carcinoma...The First Lady had several lesions removed today and was in “good spirits”. Perhaps there is hope that the Skin Cancer will be more in the spotlight and less minimized...Reactions0reactionsComments3 replies
Was wondering if anyone may have some advice on skin cancer cream treatment I am doing on my face ...Was wondering if anyone had some advice I am on day 10 of application twice daily but my dr I found is on holidays and I can’t get an appointment...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesCoping
Another Skin Cancer...As I sit here reading these articles it makes me remember the appointment reminder I received this morning from my dermatologist. I am having a basal cell carcinoma on my...Reactions0reactionsComments1 replies
Skin Cancer and My Mortality...I recently saw a forum online that asked the question of “What Song Will Be Your Funeral Song?” This question may initially seem a bit morbid but honestly, the older...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
is this skin cancer or fungal infection ...Hi all, I have this round shaped brown color patch below under arm for 6 months it appeared suddenly. I'm not sure whether it is fungal infection or skin cancer...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesSymptomsAwarenessDiagnosis
Talking to your teens about sun safety...The pressure to be tan might not be as intense as it was in the 80s and 90s, but it is definitely still present. How do you talk to your...Reactions0reactionsComments0 repliesTips & AdvicePreventionFriends & Family
Ringing the Bell—A Personal Reflection...“After today’s treatment, you’re finished.” My oncologist paused, a smile on his face. For a moment, I thought I misunderstood him. Finished? My treatments are over? Was that what he...Reactions0reactionsComments3 comments
At what age did you realize that staying out in the sun too long could be dangerous and how did you find out?...I think the day that I was diagnosed with Melanoma was the day that it set in and I was 24....Reactions0reactionsComments10 repliesAwarenessDiagnosis
Seborrheic keratosis Difference melanoma ...Hello. I had surgery for melanoma just over a year ago for a spot on the back of my thigh. I had a wide excision and a sentinel lymph node...Reactions0reactionsComments3 repliesDiagnosis
The Search for the Perfect Shirt Continues...Saucony, a company known for its running shoes, also makes good running shirts. One of my favorite pieces of clothing is a gray cotton hoodie of theirs. I like the...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
