Participation Not Requested, Thanks to No Skin Cancer!...I recently received an email informing me of an upcoming focus group related to skin cancer and asking if I would be interested in participating. I was a previous participant...reactions1comment
A Little Bit of Knowledge Both Good and Bad...While it’s good to know about signs of skin cancer, sometimes a little bit of knowledge can be worse than no knowledge at all. How so? Because once you’ve had...reactions4comments
How do you handle the mental grind of having repeated skin cancers? ...I am trying to get a handle on the mental stress of the skin cancer lifestyle. How do you handle/manage it?...reactions20repliesMental Health
What are some of the side effects of having a melanoma removed from your nose?...I had a melanoma removed from the side of my nose probably three years ago and reconstructive surgery after. Since then , I find it difficult to breathe in that...reactions2repliesCoping
[CLOSED] Will you share your experience with skin cancer? Take our In America Survey!...Skin cancer affects nearly 3.4 million Americans annually. To better understand the patient experience and realities of skin cancer, we are conducting our 2023 In America survey. The Skin Cancer...reactionsrepliesAwareness
If I’ve Never Had Skin Cancer, Why Should I Worry?...Having had skin cancer twice doesn’t make me an expert. Yet, I often hear friends say, “If I’ve never had skin cancer, why should I worry?” Some people believe that...reactions1comment
Squamous cell 2016 now 2023 breast cancer...In 2016 I had my squamous cell carcinoma surgically removed on my forearm and having a few spots of precancerous areas removed on my upper back over the last few...reactions1replyDiagnosis
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...reactions7comments
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....reactions6repliesAwarenessDiagnosisPrevention
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...reactions5replies
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...reactions5replies
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...reactions26comments
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...reactions9comments
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?...reactions3replies
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...reactions5repliesAwarenessPrevention
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...reactions1comment
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...reactions3replies
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...reactions1replyCoping
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...reactions1reply
