My Daily Dilemma: Another Skin Cancer Recurrence?...In June 2018, I had an unusual growth on my lower lip that was eventually diagnosed as squamous cell carcinoma. I was...reactions11comments
Efudex treatment...I am on Day 18 of a 28 day course of treatment with this chemo cream, can someone tell me if this...reactions9repliesTopical MedicationTreatment
Spotting Possible Skin Cancer in Others: I’ve Taught Him Well...My husband told his mother that she needed to get checked for skin cancer. Spotting possible skin cancer in others? I’ve taught...reactionscomments
Newbie...I just started my treatment a few days ago, applying on my nose and a couple spots on my face. How soon...reactions1replyTips & Advice
Managing fear...I have melanoma on the inside curl of my ear (helix). I noticed something happening with a mole there last year, but...reactions3repliesCopingSurgeryTips & Advice
Nothing Like a Good Talk With Myself About Sun Protection While Exercising...As I was about to head out for a morning run on an already hot day, I said to me, myself, and...reactionscomments
Mrs...I have just finished using Efudex. Is it ok to moisturise with CETRABAN or E45 Cream and apply makeup?...reactions1reply
Do I Need a Second Dermatologist?...You can’t make this stuff up and I am not. I have heard all of these since I started seeing a dermatologist...reactions22comments
Tips for stopping usage....If lip area is already looking like healing, still swelling, should I continue?...reactions1replyCaregivingDiagnosis
How often do you replace sun protective clothing?...My understanding is that sun protective clothing can degrade over time due to a number of factors. Does anyone have any recommendations...reactions12repliesPrevention
Having Skin Cancer Causes Anxiety at Other Medical Appointments...Something I realized recently, as I was having blood drawn for a health screening at work, is that I have a lot...reactions2comments
Alternative treatment for skin cancer...Has anyone tried or heard about IG- SRT? ( image guided - superficial radiation therapy) I have had multiple Mohs surgeries and...reactions1replyAwareness
Portrait of a Melanoma...I have been teaching since 1997, and this is my fall portrait from 2002. There are many things going on here–many, many...reactions4comments
Newly diagnosed squamous cell carcinoma...Hi everyone, First of all, I really appreciate the opportunity to connect with others with my skin cancer issues. I was recently...reactions3repliesDiagnosisTreatmentCoping
What if You’re Not Happy with Your Post-Skin Cancer Surgery Look?...Those who have Mohs surgery on their face often get some form of plastic surgery after they’re done. This is to minimize...reactions1comment
Efudex...I’m a newbie on this site and have been told to use efudex on most of my face twice a day for...reactions3repliesSide Effects
Scab knocked off post treatment - should I be worried?...I just finished up a 4 week course of Efudix on a small spot on my nose and was ecstatic to finally...reactions3repliesTips & AdviceTopical MedicationTreatment
Is Radiation Safe?...Radiation therapy is a standard treatment for many forms of cancer and is becoming increasingly popular for skin cancer treatment. Doses of radiation...reactions3comments
Acceptance...Hideous…The mirror is ruthlessMy image is a scarred version of what once wasA jagged tattoo across my faceFrozen into a frownReaching deep...reactions12comments
Having a Tan Doesn’t Make You Healthy...Two separate times this week, I have read a comment online of “that person would look better if they had a tan.”...reactionscomments
