Protecting Your Whole Body from the Sun...Does anyone recall the expression “farmer’s tan?” I remember my childhood friends referring to someone who had a sunburn on the lower parts of their arms having this kind of...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Take the Health and Media Habits Survey!...The Media Habits Survey is now closed. Thank you for your interest!" Managing a chronic condition is not easy and can be physically and mentally exhausting. What types of media...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Multiple bcc scc...I am receving lybtaio for arround 6 month , lot of side effects , still having new . An idea for other treatement ?...Reactions0reactionsComments3 repliesAssistive DevicesDiagnosis
Here comes a suspicious lesion in the calf ...My mother, on medications of immunosuppressant, told me she noticed this on his right calf. No itching, no bleeding, no pain, and it is around 9mm diameter. Would you aware...Reactions0reactionsComments2 replies
An Open Letter to Our Skin Cancer Community: Why I Admire You...Dear Friends, I admire you. I started working with our skin cancer community about five years ago and I have seen the evolution of our forums, discussions, and life-changing stories...Reactions0reactionsComments6 comments
A Thank-You to the Doctor Who Saved Me...I turned around and my kids were grown. I looked over my shoulder and their toys were gone. I closed my eyes, and when I opened them again, my son...Reactions0reactionsComments3 comments
Some advice ...Just wondering if I should be worried about these spots...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesDiagnosis
Skin Cancer Doesn’t Take a Day Off...I see my dermatologist every six months, or more frequently as needed. One of those 6-month checkups seems to always fall right before Christmas, which gave me the realization this...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
BCC...Had forehead flap surgery four years ago to replace the end of my nose after Mose for BCC. Absolutely please with results. So I see dermatologist four times a year...Reactions0reactionsComments3 repliesAwareness
Your Kids and Sun Protection: Teach Them When They’re Young!...I was cleaning out my magazine basket this past weekend and was flipping through, deciding which ones I should get rid of and which ones I might actually read if...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Advice for Skin Check Newbies...Dermatologist visits have been a consistent part of my life since 2007. Thanks, melanoma. I know the drill and what to expect when I arrive for my skin check every...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
My Experiences with Cryosurgery...I currently have three “dots” on my face from a recent cryosurgery treatment. They are not a big deal except for the fact that I am in the film and...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Hair from a mole equals healthy mole, correct?...I finally have an appointment on May 9th for my suspicious mole. I don't have insurance or a pcp (I've always been generally healthy). In July of 21 a mole...Reactions0reactionsComments1 replies
Motivation ...I recently discovered a crusty asymmetrical mole on my scalp with what looks like bruising. It was much smaller and get scabbing in the back of scalp where it looks...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesAwarenessTips & Advice
Charmeon's Story of Loss: In Memory of Reef and Don...Editor’s Note: This guest post was written by Charmeon Carneson about her grandson, Reef, and her husband, Don who both sadly passed away from skin cancer. Reef was diagnosed with...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
SCC Outer Ear ...I have to say, I’m a bit scared. I would like some opinions on my situation, as my anxiety is very high and I’m experiencing tremendous sadness. Last spring /...Reactions0reactionsComments4 repliesAwarenessCopingDiagnosis
How to Perform an At-Home Skin Cancer Self-Examination...Early detection is paramount when it comes to skin cancer. Yes, it is imperative to see your dermatologist, but there is a way you can do a skin cancer self-exam...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Skin Cancer Removal and Keloids: How Do They Relate?...A scar from your skin cancer removal is not exactly what you look forward to, but it's not typically the scariest part of the experience. But what if it were?...Reactions0reactionsComments3 comments
Actinic Keratosis- can you lightly tan body parts that are not affected?...Hello, I have actinic keratosis on my face and am looking for some medical studies- could you please assist me? I'm looking for info about whether sun exposure to OTHER...Reactions0reactionsComments3 repliesCopingRecurrenceTips & Advice
Skin Checks...When was the last time you checked your own skin for possible skin cancer?...Reactions0reactionsComments3 repliesPrevention
