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....reactions2repliesTopical 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...reactions8comments
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...reactions3repliesSymptoms
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....reactions1replyPrevention
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...reactions2repliesPreventionMental 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...reactions1replyTreatmentDiet & 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...reactions1reply
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactions4replies
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...reactions1reply
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionsrepliesAwarenessTips & 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...reactions1replyAwareness
Not sure if this is normal (photo)...Hey Everyone! I am new here. I had a mole start to pop up over the summer (live in Florida and am 39). I didn’t think much of it but...reactions1reply
Basal cell twice, mohs surgery twice ...Hello, I have had basal cell twice in two years on front of my forehead, and then one on my temple. They recommended Mohs surgery for both. The first one...reactions5repliesTreatmentTips & AdviceCoping
When it comes to skin cancer, what are some things you are thankful?...As for me, my family, my doctor, research, cryotherapy, this website, are a few....reactions1replyCopingFriends & FamilyResearch & Clinical Trials
Efudex and Mohs ...I had Mohs surgery 4 months ago, on right forehead. I had 4 passes. Healed beautifully. Had my 3 month checkup and doctor wants me to do efudex on same...reactions1replyTreatment
Skin Care Discipline, Advice From a Top- Level Coach...Sean McDermott is very successful. He is only one of 32 people in the world in his current occupation. At only 47 years of age, he is the head coach...reactions1comment
