Finding Information About Skin Cancer...Maybe you are like me. As soon as I want information about anything at all, I head to Google or YouTube. “How to fix a sink?”, “What is the capital...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
What is the ideal amount of time between dermatology appointments for you?...Some of us go a few months. Some of wait a year. How about you?...Reactions0reactionsComments5 repliesPreventionSymptoms
Skin Cancer Post USAF...I have been going to see a dermatologist every six months since 2005 when on my exit from USAF I had skin cancer on my nose that required Mohs surgery...Reactions0reactionsComments1 replies
Expecting the Unexpected can Cause you Grief...Expecting the unexpected can be a good way to live life with gusto. But it’s not a good way to be when waiting for medical test results of a type...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Torn Between Good Memories and Good Health...The other day I saw a meme on Facebook. It brought back some amazing memories, but if I’m being honest, it’s not the healthiest of memes. What do you do...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Fluorouracil Topical...I have been prescribed Fluorouracil 5% Cram for my face and interested in tips or recommendations. Any advice is welcome. Thanks in advance....Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesTopical Medication
How to Talk With Your Doctor...It was 9:23 am on a Monday morning and I was waiting in my second room for my dermatologist. My appointment was at 9:00 am and there was no sign...Reactions0reactionsComments8 comments
If a mole was atypical, then got "better", should we cancel the skin cancer check appointment? Details important...Day 1: Mole is symmetrical. Borders are clearly defined. It does have a black dot in the centre. Diameter is larger than a pencil eraser. There are two hairs in...Reactions0reactionsComments3 repliesSymptoms
With the holidays just around the corner, what skin care gift would you most like to receive/give?...I think a year's supply of non greasy, mineral-based sunscreen would be great for me....Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesPrevention
How I stopped being afraid of skin cancer...Six months ago I wrote here that a dermatologist advised me to use NOTA mole tracker for a home examination of moles. This was supposed to help relieve anxiety due...Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesPreventionMental HealthAssistive Devices
Invasive basal cell carcinoma...Hi, I have been diagnosed with invasive basal cell cancer. It was removed off my back but it had grown outside the surgical border. We have heard opinions from more...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesTreatmentDiet & Nutrition
Brown spot/ nevus on my lower eyelid....Hi, on October 6th I suddenly realized that I have this light brown spot on the lower rim of my eye. It looks like a freckle, also due to its...Reactions0reactionsComments1 replies
Aretha Franklin Song on my Mind...There’s nothing funny about skin cancer, but we can still have some fun when thinking about the lengths we go to keep up with our maintenance and prevention. Not laugh...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
What Is the Social Health Network?...Like our other Health Union condition communities, the Social Health Network brings people together to drive unique and impactful conversations about health. It also aims to expand opportunities for health...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
High Fiber Diets and Melanoma Treatment...Anyone remember having Grape Nuts for breakfast? Well, I do. First of all, there were no grapes and no nuts in Grape Nuts, at least nothing seemed like grapes or...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Newly diagnosed...Two weeks ago, I went to the dermatologist for a consult. I have had a mole on the inner back of my thigh that was questionable. Upon her seeing the...Reactions0reactionsComments4 replies
Using efudix...I am my 15th day of using the cream on my upper arm and the bcc is looking very angry and on the verge of getting infected,can I use an...Reactions0reactionsComments1 replies
Superficial Radiation or Brachytherapy?...I recently took a phone call at work from a man with questions about radiation treatments. His dermatologist had referred him to treat a skin cancer behind his ear with...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
UV lamps-nails salons ...I recently read that nails salons are now using small lamps that give off UV rays. I knew salons had gone away from the harmless dryer types they were using...Reactions0reactionsComments0 repliesAwarenessTips & Advice
I have a mole that I didn't have before...It was originally 2 moles but it seems to mutated into 1 it keeps changing. I'm scared...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesAwareness
