A Skin Cancer Journey: Walking It Single But Not Alone...I recently read that 31% of the adults in the United States say they are single, and the article defined the term single as not married, living with a partner...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Too Busy for Self-Care...It seems that people today are busier than ever. Maybe that’s not true, but it sure feels that way to me. But are we putting our health at risk by...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
What is one thing that skin cancer has taken from you that you wish you could have back?...You get one thing back. What is it?...Reactions0reactionsComments27 replies
Making Choices About Skin Cancer...When it comes to skin cancer, one word keeps coming to my mind and that is “choices.” I feel like I am always making choices when it comes to the...Reactions0reactionsComments6 comments
Squamous cell carcinoma, I just had flap surgery on my face...Hi, I am new to this forum. In September I underwent flap surgery for SSC between my nose and lip and was wondering if there are other patients who would...Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesCopingSurgerySide Effects
hydrossential review...It is a great product for mature skin, smoothes expression lines without the damage of conventional chemicals, hydrossential works...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesFriends & FamilyHealthcare TeamMental Health
I am so sick of skin cancer. How about you?...Dry spot...appointment...cryo...never ends!...Reactions0reactionsComments6 repliesCopingMental Health
After 18 applications...4th Nov 22. My Doctor has advised me to stop further applications now and wait for the new skin to show up. Still quite painful and sore and weeping....Reactions0reactionsComments5 replies
Video: How Not to Speak to Your Children About Safe Skin Care Practices...Thoughts about talking to your children about skin cancer and skin protection:...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Small victories ...I have been afraid to be outside more than a few minutes since my latest skin issue—February 2022. As of Monday I restarted my “commute” (walk) to work. 10 miles...Reactions0reactionsComments13 repliesCoping
Students on a Hot Slate Roof...The bittersweet feel of a sun-drenched fall afternoon reminded me of a crazy thing I used to do and a crazy thing that happened. It was the late 1970s, and...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Fluorouracil after care...Having been through three treatments of fluorouracil over the years, I finally tried Desitin cream on my oozing and bleeding skin during recovery. The Desitin cream really reduced the pain...Reactions0reactionsComments1 replies
When Will Skin Health Get Its Day?...Raised in the 80’s and 90’s, I don’t recall hearing all that much about the importance of staying healthy. Cigarettes were smoked in virtually every public building, National Wear Red...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Tired of Cryotherapy ...I saw my dermatologist a few weeks ago. I have a dry spot on my lip that isn't healing. I was offered cryotherapy but declined. I know it works, but...Reactions0reactionsComments14 repliesTreatmentTips & AdviceTopical Medication
Self compassion ...The other night I made a big blunder, and then today I just said, you are doing the best you can. Keep walking and do not criticize your actions right...Reactions0reactionsComments11 repliesCoping
If you could have a do-over with regard to skin care, what would you do?...In golf, we call it a mulligan. We get the chance to hit another ball when the first one goes afoul of our intended aim. What about you? What would...Reactions0reactionsComments8 repliesAwarenessPrevention
Routine Skin Exams: Should They Be Recommended for the General Public?...It recently occurred to me that I have gone for a routine physical examination on a yearly basis my entire life, or forty-seven years. As a child, I saw a...Reactions0reactionsComments9 comments
Wrong diagnosis?...5 year ago I had a mole on my upper lip removed with laser. The dermotologist noticed a little bump on my nose and asked if he should remove that...Reactions0reactionsComments6 replies
What do you tell others when they ask you about good sun care practices?...If you had three minutes on an elevator to pitch your ideas about good sun care, what would you say?...Reactions0reactionsComments12 repliesAwarenessFriends & FamilyTips & Advice
Improve Your Physical Health, Not Just Skin Health...I’ll be the first to tell you to put on the sunscreen before stepping outside. Protecting your skin from UV exposure is the easiest and best way to prevent skin...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
