Suspicious spot on forehead...I'll be seeing a dermatologist soon but I want to get some of your opinions about this spot while I wait. Seems like it's been there for years but I...reactions1replyDiagnosis
The Waiting Game...Day 1: I perform a self check and I notice something suspicious. I call my doctor and the earliest I can be seen is in two weeks. Day 15: I...reactions13comments
Anxiety waiting for results...How do you deal with "the waiting game?" Sometimes we have to wait a week or more to get the results we're anxious to receive. What have you found helps...reactions19repliesMental Health
What positive things have come from your skin cancer journey?...There are so many negatives associated with having skin cancer. They seem too many to count and who wants to think about them anyway? But, what about the other side...reactions6repliesCopingFriends & Family
FeaturedMy experience with Regencorr basal cell cancer treatment. But, there are questions!!...Hi all. Very interested in the opinion of those who have insight and experience in treating skin cancer with Regencorr cream. There is not much information on the internet. Already...reactions143repliesTreatment
What Skin Cancer Has Taken from Me...My maternal grandfather had a real love for horses. When I was a child, he bought a few Tennessee Walking Horses and kept them at his farm. They were stunningly...reactions6comments
Efudex and skin cancer...What to do about skin cancer spots erupting all over when I just use on one small spot? Should I start treating the new spots? I am already using for...reactions4repliesCoping
Before using Flouricil ...I was prescribed flouricil for precancerous lesions on my lower lip. Here are my takes on what I did. Before you use the first application to buy children's toothpaste. I...reactions6repliesTopical Medication
What does a self check look like for you?...We talk about the importance of a self check, but it can mean different things for different folks. For some it may mean a quick survey of the skin. For...reactions3repliesAwarenessPreventionDiagnosis
basal cell carcinoma on nose...I have an appointment for Mohs surgery but just discovered there is an option that may be suitable-SRT. Is is possible that there are no Boston doctors who perform this?...reactions2repliesSurgery
Who encourages you the most in your efforts to manage your sun exposure?...We all need people to support us in our efforts to manage our sun exposure, who is yours?...reactions9repliesCaregivingFriends & FamilyPrevention
When Applying Sunscreen, Try to Remember the Easy-to-Miss Areas...I was happy to see my son applying sunscreen to the inside of my grandson’s ear, and happier still to hear my granddaughter saying, “You missed my ears.” This generation...reactions6comments
Skin Cancer Isn’t Just for the Fair-Skinned...Many of us picture skin cancer as something that affects those with fair hair and fair skin. While people with lighter pigments are at a risk, skin cancer isn’t just...reactions1comment
When you walk by people laying out in the sun, how does it make you feel? What thoughts come to mind?...Having skin cancer can change one's thinking about personal life choices. How does it affect your thoughts of others' choices?...reactions8repliesTips & AdviceAwarenessCoping
Why don't they listen?...People seem to ignore the messaging about good skin care. Why is that?...reactions6repliesAwarenessTips & Advice
The spots we don't see......Were you diagnosed with skin cancer after the dermatologist found a spot you never noticed? Did the doctor show it to you? What did it look like? I have had...reactionsrepliesDiagnosisSymptoms
What does your sun care routine look like?...Developing good habits can take time. What does your sun care practice consist of each day?...reactions17repliesPreventionTips & Advice
Is this the beginning stage of skin cancer??...My little sister is worried about her beauty spots. There are two, on her chest and arm, and the one on her chest appears to have some reddish outline, and...reactions1replyDiagnosisPreventionTips & Advice
Contemplating Laser Resurfacing for Skin Cancer...I have had many, many skin cancers over the 27+ years since I was first diagnosed, and I have also had numerous actinic keratoses. Starting when I was early on...reactions5comments
Laser treatments?...Has anyone tried laser treatments? Some are concerned about the healing process, which can take some time. Others who were treated with lasers years ago were left with small, white...reactionsrepliesTreatment
