What is your New Year's Resolution when it comes to skin cancer?...It's almost that time of the year. My resolution is sunscreen on every day no matter the forecast, season, or activity....reactions4repliesPreventionTips & Advice
Visit Notes, Instructions, in Disarray...In looking for my printed notes for a story I’m working on, I found, on a chair: one sock, one old dog leash, the program for the US Open tournament...reactionscomments
Cscc spread to regional lymph ...Does anyone have experience of this ?...reactions11repliesAwarenessCopingTreatment
Healing after using Efudex on arms/hands...I’m hoping to get some advice or even reassurance. I used Efudex cream on my arms and back of my hands for almost 3 weeks. I am now 1 month...reactions4replies
It's the holidays. Do people talk about health issues at gatherings?...You are sitting around the table with friends/family and people naturally talk about what interests them. Do health issues/skin cancer ever get brought up? How so you react to it?...reactions13repliesAwarenessFriends & FamilyTravel
First Basal Cell at 71...I wish I had found this website in June 2022! I always had great skin even at 71. I never even thought of skin cancer and what it might look...reactions1comment
Resources for Veterans, LGBTQ+ People, and Other Special Groups...Coping with a chronic health condition can be challenging for you, your family, and your caregivers. You rely on your healthcare team to manage your condition. However, there are other...
Vitamin D and People With Skin Cancer: The Pharmacist's Perspective...I come from a family of pharmacists. My father, my oldest brother, and my oldest brother’s wife are all pharmacists. I am aware of the key role a pharmacist plays...reactionscomments
Mild to Moderate Dysplastic Compound Nevus biopsy result...I am Asian, 29 years old, and I got a mole on my left forehead, the size is 10x9x1mm, and it has been 8-10 years since I found it exist...reactions1replyPreventionTips & AdviceDiagnosis
Embarrassed About Skin Cancer?...Have you ever been embarrassed about skin cancer? Wait, hear me out. Maybe after I explain a bit more, you’ll get what I mean, but know this - skin cancer...reactions6comments
What was your first sign? ...What was your first sign that you had a skin issue—that was later determined to be skin cancer? For me, I had a very unusual growth on my bottom lip...reactions24repliesDiagnosisSymptoms
Tips for Finding a Good Plastic Surgeon...If you have skin cancer removed, then you know there is a possibility you may need reconstructive work - especially if the cancer was on your face. Finding out who...reactions4comments
What does your ideal dermatology appointment look like?...Some of us like some chit chat. Others may want to "get right to business." What say you?...reactions9repliesHealthcare TeamPreventionDiagnosis
Changing the Way I Talk About Tanning...Tanning talk used to come easily for me. I wanted to talk with others who tanned about which accelerator I preferred, how it burned my skin, and how much satisfaction...reactionscomments
Fluorouracil Topical and Rosacea...Hello, I have been prescribed Fluorouracil Cream for my face and forehead. I have Rosacea on my cheeks. Are there any issues with applying Fluoroucil cream on areas that I...reactions1replyTopical MedicationTreatment
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...reactionscomments
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?...reactions5repliesPreventionSymptoms
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...reactions1reply
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...reactionscomments
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...reactions2comments
