Thought it was a cold sore scar - getting darker/larger...I got a gnarly cold sore back in 2020. It left a white scar on my lip, and I’ve noticed over the past year or so, there’s a dark mark...reactions1reply
Continuing on My Self Love Journey...I was diagnosed with dermatofibrosarcoma protuberans (DFSP), a rare form of skin cancer, in February 2021. I had my first wide resection under local anesthesia in March 2021, and my...reactions1comment
Has anyone had anything similar to this?...I found a lump/lesion on my shoulder blade area about 10 days ago. Wouldnt have known it was there until I felt it whilst itching my back. In the 10...reactions8repliesDiagnosis
Support groups...I am dealing with my first skin cancer, a basal cell, on my face. I have anxiety about my Mohs procedure as well as even more fear about recurrence. Are...reactions6repliesCopingMental Health
Mole change...I have had this mole on my back for as long as I can remember. I did have a basal cell carcinoma removed from my chest in 2019. This mole...reactions4repliesAwarenessRecurrence
Awkward Skin Cancer Moments and How to Handle Them...It was the first warm day of spring in the northeast and I made my way to Centerport, NY, to photograph my favorite bald eagle pair and their three eaglets...reactionscomments
Does Skin Cancer Cause You Embarrassment?...I recently read a story about a dancer who was embarrassed she had skin cancer. Does skin cancer cause you embarrassment, and if it does, what do you do? I’ve...reactions17comments
BCC on my scalp...I have been diagnosed with numerous spots of BCC on my scalp. Since I have several weeks to wait until I meet with my dermatologist to discuss my treatment options...reactions1reply
Does the thought of going to the beach trigger bad feelings or make you miss it?...It used to be a negative trigger for me until I started going at safer times of the day. I still enjoy it now, but just at different times of...reactions33repliesCopingMental Health
While Buying Watches, Talking Skin Cancer, Treatment, and Prevention...The more that people sing the praises of the Apple watch, the less I want one. “You can read your texts without looking for your phone, you can answer Dick...reactions4comments
How many times a day do you think about skin cancer?...Some days I think about it many times. Some days I don't give it a thought. What say you?...reactions5repliesAwarenessMental Health
efudex side effects...Today's day 15 of Efudex treatment. Initially was told to apply for 1-2 wks or until "redness/crusting" occurred. Called doc asking if should continue treatment as have lots of bright...reactions1reply
Mountain out of a mole hill...Hi, just wondering: very recently a freckle on my forearm changed into a dark purple mole. My son has melanoma, originally on his forearm. I called to make an appointment...reactions1replyAssistive DevicesTips & Advice
Fear Not: The Facts About Radiation...In my years as a radiation therapist, I have come across plenty of misleading information about radiation, including as a treatment for skin cancer. One of the best defenses against...reactionscomments
Surviving Stage 4 Sub Cutaneous Squamous Cell w/ Immunotherapy...I have a 25-year history of skin cancer with 15+ Mohs surgeries. I underwent a radical neck dissection to remove several lymph nodes followed by extensive radiation and chemotherapy, all...reactions2replies
Tips for Efudix Treatment for AK...Hi there, I'm new in this community. Just checking in to see if i can get some information to help with this treatment and healing process. Last Friday my GP...reactions1replyTopical MedicationSide EffectsSymptoms
MOHS - One pass and done...Unfortunately I have had a mix of ~ 40 squamous and basal cell skin cancers. I am concerned with my recent MOHS surgeries as it has become evident that the...reactions1reply
Nervous About My Upcoming Skin Check...Skin checks cause anxiety for me in general. I see my dermatologist every six months for a full-body skin check, so I know if there is anything that needs treated...reactions9comments
Efudex cream...I have used this cream before, and I'm supposed to use it every day for 4 weeks. My skin starts to go red, crusty, swollen and weepy after 3 days...reactions8repliesTopical Medication
Has Anyone Used Tirbanibulin/Klisyri?...A new topical drug, approved in the US and EU a couple of years ago, with a once-a-day-for-five-days application regimen, minimal discomfort and good AK clearance rate sounds good to...reactions2repliesTopical MedicationTreatmentCost
