If you got sun to get tan. Why did you want to be tan?...I know why I wanted to be tan. I thought I would be accepted and affirmed for my look. What about you?...reactions4repliesTips & Advice
Sunscreen Guilt...Have you forgotten to wear sunscreen this summer? Did you feel guilty for missing that important step?...reactions3repliesPrevention
What has been the hardest thing about having skin cancer?...There are so many things that weigh on me with regard to skin cancer. What has been hardest for you?...reactions17repliesSide EffectsCoping
Regaining Control...We all want to feel like we are in control of our own lives, and I am certainly no exception. In fact...reactions2comments
Even while taking every precaution, do you ever feel like you are still getting too much sun?...I lather up in sunscreen. I wear protective clothing and a hat. I wear protective sun glasses. I only go out during...reactions16repliesAwarenessSymptomsTips & Advice
Efudex in Summer...Are you treating with Efudex during the heat of summer? How are you dealing with the itching and burning? Anything soothing the...reactions5repliesTopical MedicationSide EffectsTreatment
Mohs "Cart" Filled up More Than I Had Planned...You know when you go into a store expecting to buy one thing and leave with a cartload? Well, that’s kind of...reactions2comments
What led to your skin cancer diagnosis?...I am always interested in how people first discovered that they had skin cancer. How did you find out?...reactions84repliesAwarenessDiagnosis
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...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...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...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...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...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...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...
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...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...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...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...reactions2repliesCoping
