Natural Born Redhead...I have been reading some of the stories here and decided to add my own. I am a 57 year old female born with red hair and fair skin. I...reactions11comments
Could this be cancer ?...Hi. I'm 32 and this has popped up on my thigh. It's been there about 2 weeks now . It doesn't itch or hurt. Could this be something to worry...reactions2repliesTips & Advice
The "Certainly-Don'ts" of Supporting Friends with Skin Cancer...It’s 2022, and skin cancer is still going strong. You stand a very good chance of knowing someone who has had or is currently experiencing recovery or treatment related to...reactions7comments
When the "Body Shop" Doctor Makes a Mess...Let’s say you had a suspicious spot on your car, and you took said car to a specialized body shop quite some distance from your home. The spot is small...reactions18comments
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...reactions2comments
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...reactionscomments
Multiple bcc scc...I am receving lybtaio for arround 6 month , lot of side effects , still having new . An idea for other treatement ?...reactions3repliesAssistive 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...reactions2replies
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...reactions6comments
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...reactions3comments
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...reactions1comment
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...reactions3repliesAwareness
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...reactions2comments
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...reactions2comments
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...reactions2comments
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...reactions1reply
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...reactions1replyAwarenessTips & 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...reactionscomments
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 /...reactions4repliesAwarenessCopingDiagnosis
