Am I Being Paranoid or Worth a Recheck? ...Hello! I had wide excision surgery and sentinel lymph node biopsy for melanoma on the back of my left thigh in December 2021. I missed my skin check in March...reactions2repliesDiagnosisRecurrenceSymptoms
Does anyone find themselves so distracted by the sun that they lose focus on what they are trying to do?...Yesterday, I was working outside on a show and there was a mix of sun and shade on set. I found myself thinking more about where the sun was than...reactions6repliesCopingTips & Advice
Planning for skin protection ...I’ve decided that properly protecting my skin takes a lot of preparation and planning. I went to the indoor pool last week, and I presumably washed all my sunscreen off...reactionsrepliesPreventionRecurrenceTips & Advice
Confusing Basal Cell Carcinoma with Seborrheic Keratosis...Last year my 42-year-old husband and I were gardening and I noticed a strange looking spot on the side of his neck. It was about a 4mm diameter and raised...reactions6comments
There’s No "After" Skin Cancer for Me...I saw an article the other day titled “Moving On After Skin Cancer.” For a moment, I felt a range of emotions. I felt sadness, because I have never had...reactions10comments
When was the last time you saw a dermatologist?...Seeing a dermatologist regularly is an important step in preventing dangerous skin cancer from spreading. How often do you go?...reactions7repliesAwarenessDiagnosis
The Mohs of Mohs Surgery Was a Trailblazing Man...I have seen Mohs surgery spelled Moh’s, Mose, and even Moes and Moe’s. It is understandable for this to happen. Mohs is a kind of odd word, and certainly not...reactions2comments
Ashley Maddox...Ashley is an attorney for the Federal Government, where she has worked for nineteen years. She is the proud mother of two fur babies: Sadie and Pippa. Ashley is especially...
One-In-A-Million and No Cure?...Eight years ago, I was relaxing at a resort and noticed a few odd spots on my arms and legs. At first, I didn’t think much of it. The next...reactions3comments
Morpheoform BCC...Hi, can anyone tell me if morpheoform BCC is a slow growing skin cancer? I have been waiting on a biopsy, since April this year, to determine if the lesion...reactions2repliesDiagnosis
What's your opinion of mineral sunscreen?...Mineral sunscreen provides a protective barrier between your skin and the sun. It can be less comfortable than chemical sunscreens. What is your thought about them?...reactions6repliesResearch & Clinical TrialsSide EffectsPrevention
Do you have battle scars? ...Do you have visible skin cancer scars? If so, how does that make you feel? Are you self-conscious? Has anyone asked? I have scars on my bottom lip from 4...reactions2repliesCoping
Loose lips ...I was leaving work recently, and I was covered from head to toe in the 100 degree heat. I could see the woman next to me eyeing me, and then...reactions4repliesCoping
What would you tell your teenage self?...If I could go back in time, I would have a frank discussion with myself about sun care....reactions5repliesAwarenessTips & Advice
Building a Safe Skin Work Culture...“Cut!” the director yelled. “There is something over on the steps.” And with that, a tube of sunscreen was removed from the set. It was supposed to be 1883, but...reactions1comment
Efudex: Is Bigger Really Better?...Topical chemotherapy is a difficult road with many hills and curves to navigate. It requires clear directions, a list of expectations, and some especially specific aftercare instructions. Notice, I said...reactions1comment
How do you feel when you wake up and you see it's overcast?...I have mixed feelings about sunshine. As a wildlife photographer, I like the sunlight for my photos. As a melanoma survivor, I feel less affinity....reactions2repliesAwarenessWeatherPrevention
My story ...Lived in Southern California for 15 years returned to UK 20 + years ago since have had SCC on leg removed 2 SCC on forehead removed and 1 BSC on...reactions7replies
Are you gun shy? ...My most recent skin issue was just 3 months ago. I feel like when I go to the doctor or dentist recently I’m unusually nervous. When I saw the dentist...reactions6repliesCoping
Support system ...Having a support system is very important. For each person, that is made up of different individuals. I am single, and I get a lot of support from my church...reactions2repliesCopingFriends & Family
