I Believed the Lies and Got Burned...I was diagnosed with malignant melanoma in 1988. I remember vividly that day in Pasadena, California when my dermatologist described my situation and talked about my need for multiple surgeries...reactionscomments
Waiting for Open Wound to Heal...It’s me again! I’m still dressing this open wound. It’s Mohs Surgery. It was a BCC that grew to the size of a dime. The surgery left an open wound...reactions1replyTips & Advice
With Age Comes Wisdom About Skin Cancer...As I was getting ready for work the other day, I glanced at a bottle of lotion that was sitting on the countertop in my bathroom. It was a bottle...reactions4comments
Tell Us You Have Skin Cancer Without Telling Us You Have Skin Cancer......The "Tell Me Without Telling Me" Challenge has taken over social media, specifically TikTok! It's a challenge where users ask others to share that they are part of a group...reactionscomments
Fluorouracil on Scalp...Will Tolak or Efudex work on hair-covered scalp?...reactions1replyTopical Medication
Artificial Intelligence and Melanoma Metastases...Artificial Intelligence (AI) is now found everywhere. Whether it be facial recognition technology, global positioning, or nearly everything on our smartphones, AI is part of our daily lives. In short...reactionscomments
Down-Low with Radiation...Have you ever noticed that injuries just seem to heal so much slower when they are located on your lower legs? If it is a surgery site from a skin...reactionscomments
How I Survived DFSP Without Losing My Mind...I was diagnosed with dermatofibrosarcoma protuberans in February 2021, and my life completely changed in that moment. I am generally a positive and happy person, and I always look for...reactions1comment
Scc surgery?? ...Hi I’m 36 and I was recently diagnosed with squamous cell carcinoma. I went in to see a dermatologist after having a abnormal looking wart for a year that kept...reactions7repliesDiagnosis
I Will Take "Things That Remind Me of Tanning" for $200, Alex!...They say the sense of smell is the one most closely tied to memory. I believed that before I ever heard anyone say it. The distinct and comforting smell of...reactions3comments
Skin Cancer and Heredity...It’s Labor Day weekend and your family is finally all together from different parts of the country for the first time in ages. It’s the dreaded “family reunion." These are...reactionscomments
Libtayo...If Libtayo does not help, what will be the next medicine ? Thanks...reactionsrepliesTreatment
How to Sleep With Efudex...I've seen many comments about coping with the discomfort experienced with Efudex but little on the practical aspects. I use a CPAP machine with a full face mask and sleep...reactions4repliesTopical Medication
4% flouruoracil (Tolak) on arms...Has anyone had luck with this on forearms?...reactionsrepliesTopical Medication
Mohs Open Wound...I have been Dressing this Mohs open wound for 3 weeks now and I’m getting so tired of it. Has anyone had a Mohs open wound the size of a...reactions1replySurgery
Eyelid Melanoma ...I was diagnosed with amelanotic melanoma of the lower eyelid in January. My EX-dermatologist misdiagnosed me for 13 months. I saw him 7 times about it. Never once did he...reactions8repliesDiagnosis
Nose Bandaging is Not my Speciality...“This is a really bad bandage,” I said to my face in the mirror. My boyfriend had been making bandages for me out of the Curad non-adherent pads that we...reactions6comments
Efudex combined with Dovonex (Calcipotriene)...Has anyone tried these 2 together? I've read that it shortens treatment time with less trauma to the face. Four days instead of 2 straight weeks)? TIA...reactions20repliesTopical Medication
Family History When You’re Adopted...Whether you're at a new doctor’s office or filling out paperwork for any kind of medical inquiry, including skin cancer, it’s a little harder for some of us. You can’t...reactionscomments
Need Tips, Leads, Resources, Support...I just found skincancer.net a few days ago, I need help with a lot of different things as fast as possible! I am a bit overwhelmed here... Protection, remediation of...reactions2repliesCost