What Is Acral Melanoma?...Acral lentiginous melanoma (ALM) is a rare type of skin cancer that makes up about 2 to 3 percent of melanomas. It...reactions1comment
How long to wait until first appointment?...I've got a spot that is very suspicious to me and I'm wondering if waiting two weeks for my appointment is too...reactions3repliesTips & Advice
Teamwork Makes the Dream Work: Finding Your Medical Team..."Teamwork makes the dream work!" I don’t know how many times I have heard that phrase in many different industries and organizations...reactions1comment
Infrared Saunas and Skin Cancer: What Are the Links?...In recent years, infrared saunas have become increasingly popular for their detoxifying and relaxing benefits. According to some, infrared saunas can improve...reactionscomments
Which Type of Anesthesia Will I Have for My Skin Cancer Surgery?...If your doctor has told you that you will need surgery to remove your skin cancer, you will more than likely have...reactions4comments
FeaturedAre you concerned about skin cancer during the colder months?...Colder months mean more indoor events and being covered up when we are out. Do you still think about skin cancer during...reactions7repliesAwareness
Pros and Cons of SRT...Every treatment has its own list of pros and cons. As the one providing the treatment, I may seem biased in favor...reactions10comments
FeaturedSuperficial Radiation Therapy (SRT) Experiences...Has anyone had superficial radiation therapy (SRT) to treat their skin cancer? What was your experience like? Share in this forum!...reactions5repliesTreatment
Covering a Rash a Slippery Slope...It’s probably safe to say that most people who have used or applied Tegaderm (a transparent film dressing) have not considered it...reactionscomments
Tanning and Skin Cancer...Were you told by a dermatologist that tanning led to your skin cancer diagnosis?...reactions8repliesDiagnosis
Tough Conversations About Skin Cancer...Recently, some past Saturday Night Live comedy sketches have been invading my YouTube feed. One character has hit home with me: Debbie...reactionscomments
Skin behind ear....Hi folks and thanks for adding me to the forum. For about a year now I have had an irritable bit of...reactions2repliesDiagnosis
Skincare Products and Efudex: If and When I Use Them...Questions about Efudex are numerous. I have been using Efudex to treat actinic keratoses since 2014, and I have talked with dozens...reactions10comments
A very scared newbie- atypical mole...Hello, this is my firtst post. I hope to find new friends here and good advice too. I'm writing for my husband...reactions10repliesSymptoms
Is it Subungual Melanoma or Subungual Hematoma?...Ten days back I waked up in the morning with a sudden black mark on my right leg's Big Toe nail. Is...reactions1replyDiagnosis
Newly Diagnosed Melanoma & Anxious...Hello. I have had a spot on the back of my leg for several years. I wasn’t concerned about it b/c it...reactions7repliesDiagnosis
Which Type of Doctor Should Treat My Skin Cancer?...Just as there are multiple types of skin cancer, there are multiple types of doctors and specialists who treat skin cancer. Choices...reactions6comments
Allergy Questions Following Skin Cancer Surgery...Skin cancer surgery is stressful enough in its own right. Complications during the healing process can make it downright frightening. The more...reactions14comments
Advice for Selecting a Dermatologist from a Psoriasis Advocate...Ever wonder what people who live with other skin conditions keep in mind while trying to find a dermatologist? Alisha, an advocate...reactions1comment
National Healthy Skin Month: Advice From A Friend...It is common for people to find skin conditions like skin cancer hard to live with, both in terms of managing the...reactionscomments
