Surviving Divorce...In April 2022, my then-husband and I decided to separate after 12 years of marriage. While it was more my decision than his, we both agreed that we are completely...reactions2comments
What part of the body are you most concerned about getting sun damage?...My dermatologist recently told me that I had sun damage on my calves. That has stuck with me. What areas of your body concern you the most?...reactions7repliesAwarenessDiagnosisPrevention
The Last Chapter in Topical Medications Story: The Follow-up Visit...Once upon a time, I used topical chemotherapy and, long story short, I had no idea what I was doing. You may find you are the main character in a...reactions28comments
Medication and skin cancer link...I have recurring skin cancers and have been recently researching some of the medications I am taking because I’ve been switched from propranolol to candesartan for my migraines. I have...reactions6repliesAwareness
Day 24...Hello I’m just over 3 weeks into my treatment - 2 tubes in for my arms & neck & chest I’ve used Efudex on my face years ago & had...reactions1replyAssistive Devices
Has having pets helped you with your skin cancer journey?...I just lost my dog and I am trying to understand how this might affect my mental and physical well being. What has your pet taught you along the way?...reactions11repliesFriends & FamilyCoping
Outdoor Exercise Tips for Skin Cancer Survivors...Growing up I played every sport imaginable, which meant a lot of outdoor exercise as a kid. Throughout high school and college I was a competitive track and field athlete...reactions8comments
Skin Cancer Surgery...As a baby boomer from the early '50s through the '60s and living on Long Island, I have had plenty of sunburns. I endured many sunburns going to the ocean...reactions12comments
Am I in the erosion stage yet?...Can someone please tell me if I’m in the erosion stage yet with efodux...reactions3repliesAwareness
It's All About the ITCH!...I've had three surgeries, five biopsies, and numerous fluorouracil episodes for multiple basal cell carcinomas. Frankly, I don't mind all the doctor visits, the surgeries, the oozing and bleeding, the...reactions2comments
What are the three most important qualities in a good dermatologist and why?...Finding a good dermatologist can be a challenge. Many of us are now educated consumers in that we have an idea of what we are looking for in a good...reactions8repliesHealthcare TeamTips & Advice
What do you look for when you do a self check?...I feel like I have to look at more than just a mole changing. The more I understand skin cancer the more I realize that when anything changes in my...reactions4repliesAwarenessDiagnosisPrevention
Worried about a red patch that won't go away. ...Hello I've had this red patch on my scalp for over 10 month now, it's gone a bit bigger and it stings. It is sore to touch and will not...reactions1replyAwareness
Be Your Best Skin Cancer Advocate: Tips for Effectively Advocating...When I was younger and more naïve, I used to go to the doctor like I was riding in the passenger seat of a car. Basically, I was just along...reactions2comments
How to Protect Your Skin Without Melting in Hot Weather...Everyone knows it’s been a very hot summer, and with temperatures this high, I would like nothing better than to dress for exercise like I used to: in tank tops...reactions1comment
Effect of stopping use of efudix after 5 days ...After a bad and v painful reaction to edifix ( which sounds though reading here , not to be unusual) I was advised to stop treatment after just 5 days...reactions1replyCoping
Living with cancer...I am having another 2 legions removed in 2 weeks it just goes on and on. How does everybody else cope with it....reactions4repliesCoping
Is it possibly skin cancer?...So about a month now I have a particular spot in my left side upper back thats been itching me a lot and also has like a muscle achy pain...reactions1reply
What is your time between dermatology appointments?...I have moved around from three, to six, to twelve months. How about you?...reactions5repliesPreventionAwareness
I have been wearing these SPF50 shirts for a while now. Do they lose effectiveness over time?...I wonder if these long sleeve shirts are still effectiveness after a couple years of washes and wearing. Does anyone have any information about how long I can wear these...reactions3repliesPrevention
