Cringing When I See Someone's Tanned Skin...Had you asked me in 1995 if I thought tanning beds were a problem, I would have clutched my pearls and gasped, “How dare you?” Today, a different me would...Reactions0reactionsComments4 comments
Removal of a Melanoma (Nose Cancer)...The melanoma growth was on the bridge of the nose, I had had it for many years. The was a biopsy taken back in 2007, and the result was sun...Reactions0reactionsComments3 comments
Frustrating to Get Unclear Instructions from a Resident...I finally got an answer to a question that has been dogging me. But the answer was confusing, and I was left to unravel it for myself despite my best...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Where is your "happy place?"...I think so much of dealing with the unknown and complexities of skin cancer involves finding one's "happy place." This could be a location, such as the mountains or a...Reactions0reactionsComments3 repliesCopingMental Health
I Feel Alone, I Am Not Alone...It’s predawn and dark. I am walking down my street. I hear owls and crickets. I see headlights in the distance. I feel the cool, early autumn breeze on my...Reactions0reactionsComments8 comments
Do you skip days of applying sunscreen? If so, why and when?...As I sit here in my dark room. It is nearly 9:00am and raining outside. The last think I am thinking about is applying sunscreen. What say you?...Reactions0reactionsComments6 repliesPreventionTips & Advice
Losing Control ...Do you ever feel like you have lost control of your life to skin cancer? I had an appointment scheduled at MD Anderson for end of October. I was totally...Reactions0reactionsComments3 repliesCoping
When you think about skin cancer do you see it as something not to worry about or something that will never be gone from your mind?...My mind goes from obsessing about my skin to not giving it a second thought. What about you?...Reactions0reactionsComments10 repliesAwarenessDiagnosis
My Dermatologist's Recommendations and My Attempts to Embrace Them...My most recent skin cancer issue was in February 2022. It was not the first time I had a run-in with skin cancer. My dermatologist treated the situation through excision...Reactions0reactionsComments8 comments
Coping with Skin Cancer and Multiple Health Issues...A diagnosis of skin cancer is often alarming, scary, and can make you feel mentally exhausted. All of this is multiplied for those who are coping with skin cancer and...Reactions0reactionsComments7 comments
Vitamin D ...I assume most if not all of us are maintaining limited sun exposure. Has your doctor asked you to take a Vitamin D supplement?...Reactions0reactionsComments3 repliesDiet & NutritionSide Effects
What is the worst part about Efudex treatments and how do you deal with it?...So curious to know....Reactions0reactionsComments0 repliesCopingTopical MedicationTreatment
Does your skin situation affect the way that you plan your travel/vacation plans?...Hawaii was brought up as a possible vacation spot and I gave pause. What about you? Are you vacation plans affected by your skin care regimen?...Reactions0reactionsComments7 repliesTravelPrevention
Don’t Keep Your Melanoma Diagnosis a Secret...I’ve never been great about sharing any personal aspects of my life, regardless of who I’m speaking with. I tend to keep everything close to the chest. However, when it...Reactions0reactionsComments10 comments
The Importance of Self-Checks...When starting with a new dermatologist for your skin cancer, self-checks and self advocacy are important. ...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
The Stitch Matters!...I have had five surgeries for BCCs, seven other surgeries, and several other injuries that required stitches. I also have a tendency to keloid scarring and serious allergies to most...Reactions0reactionsComments3 comments
Do you ever want to blame others for your skin cancer?...Sometimes in my worst moments I project my anger at others for my skin cancer issues. What about you?...Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesCopingFriends & FamilyMental Health
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What was your initial reaction when you found out that you had skin cancer?...We all deal with bad news in different ways. Some of us may deny it. Others of us may panic. A few may deal with it very calmly. What about...Reactions0reactionsComments6 repliesDiagnosisMental Health
6-Month Follow-Up Appointments...In February 2021, I received a call from my general dermatologist informing me that I was being diagnosed with dermatofibrosarcoma protuberans (DFSP) 1 week after getting a biopsy of a...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
