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?...reactions6repliesPreventionTips & 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...reactions3repliesCoping
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?...reactions10repliesAwarenessDiagnosis
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...reactions8comments
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...reactions7comments
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?...reactions3repliesDiet & NutritionSide Effects
What is the worst part about Efudex treatments and how do you deal with it?...So curious to know....reactionsrepliesCopingTopical 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?...reactions7repliesTravelPrevention
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...reactions10comments
The Importance of Self-Checks...When starting with a new dermatologist for your skin cancer, self-checks and self advocacy are important. ...reactionscomments
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...reactions3comments
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?...reactions2repliesCopingFriends & 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...reactions6repliesDiagnosisMental 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...reactionscomments
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Sun Damage at the Age of 11? Yes, It's Possible....I am a fair-haired, pale-skinned green-eyed adult who knows what UV rays do to the skin. In the 80s, I was a fair-haired, pale-skinned green-eyed sixth grader on vacation in...reactions14comments
Does cooler weather make you less likely to think about protecting yourself from the sun?...It's cooler in many areas and we are putting on sweaters and jeans. Does this change the way you think about sun protection?...reactions4repliesAwarenessWeather
Do you try to hide your scars with makeup or clothing?...I have never tried to hide my scars on my arm but I could see trying to hide them on my face. How do you feel about them?...reactions7repliesCoping
