Mohs Surgery...I am having Mohs Surgery next week to remove the rest of a Basal Cell Carcinoma the dermatologist removed. I have symptoms of kidney disease CKD. Does anyone know if...reactionsreplies
Frustrating Misconceptions About Skin Cancer...If you hear it once it must be true right? I know I’ve fallen into the trap of quickly reading something online and immediately taking it as fact. However, there’s...reactions3comments
Stimlabs Revita allograft...I have had multiple basal and squamous cell cancers removed from many areas some with Mohs and some with simple excision. The ones on the front of my lower leg...reactionsrepliesSurgeryTreatment
Radiation Therapy vs. Your Insurance...We know how expensive a trip to the doctor’s office can be. It's even more costly when you’re seeing a specialist, like your favorite dermatologist. But you generally know what...reactions1comment
I'm afraid of skin cancer...I have a lot of moles and I am constantly afraid that one of them may become skin cancer. tell me, what should I do to get rid of this...reactions4repliesMetastatic Melanoma
More Than a Mole: Changing the Narrative on Skin Checks...“I don’t have any moles. I’m not worried.” “Yes, I check my moles, and they aren’t changing.” “When I was a teen, I had my only mole removed. I’m good.”...reactions1comment
Mole. Melanoma/atypical or normal? ...Hi, dont know if ive posted this in the right place, first post. Im 32 male, ive had this mole on my chest for years. It hasn't changed to my...reactions5repliesDiagnosisMetastatic MelanomaSymptoms
What Does My Son Know About Skin Cancer?...I was diagnosed with melanoma in 1988 well before my children were born. My son was born eight years later in 1996 and by that time I had developed a...reactionscomments
Do you wear sunscreen when inside?...I live in a small city apartment north facing with big bay windows (proportionally). There is no direct sun, but much reflected light- it's a relatively bright apartment. The idea...reactions11repliesPreventionTips & AdviceRecurrence
"You're So Tan" No Longer a Compliment...“You’re so tan,” said a friend who hadn’t seen me for a while. “Thanks,” I answered, “but I’m not supposed to be this way.” Her words would have been a...reactions2comments
Melanoma Again...I was first diagnosed in 1998. I had a small spot on my arm that was very itchy. My doctor said he didn't think it was anything but sent me...reactions13comments
1,000 Skin Cancer Treatments...As a radiation therapist, I have been a part of one thousand skin cancer treatments, but not one of them was mine. This prompts some people with skin cancer to...reactions1comment
Skin Cancer Recurrence – A Bigger Challenge Than Many Realize...After treatment, it can be worrisome that skin cancer may come back. That is called a recurrence. Skin cancer recurrence is very common. While skin cancer recurrence is common, that...reactions1comment
Skin Care and Career Choices...I have been obsessed with good skincare practices since 1988, which is the year of my melanoma diagnosis. I take sun protection seriously and it has affected my daily decision-making...reactionscomments
Possible squamous cell on nose...Has anyone had surgery on their nose before? Just had a squamous cell carcinoma removed from my upper chest in June and had my dermatologist recheck a spot on my...reactions6repliesDiagnosisSurgeryTips & Advice
Efudex Question ...I’m on day four of a four week, twice per day regimen of Efudex on my back. I’ve been putting a tee shirt on immediately after my husband puts the...reactions7repliesTopical Medication
Sunscreen Dispensers: Small Objects, Big Impact...On a hot July afternoon, after a ferry ride with my family to beautiful Nantucket Island, I got off the boat in Hyannis and reached my hand under a dispenser...reactions3comments
Beach, Pool, Pond, or Lake, How do you prepare for the sun?...This time of the year many of the people want to cool off near water. What is your strategy to protect your skin when you head for the shore or...reactions13repliesAwarenessTravelTips & Advice
skin cancer forming on skin injuries...Recently I have noticed when I gave Surgery to remove my skin cancer, or if I injure my skin the cut or surgery spot forms new cancer again.. Has anyone...reactionsrepliesRecurrence
Kent Gilliam: Profile of a Fighter...As our first telephone interview wound down, I asked Kent Gilliam, a stage IV melanoma survivor, what message he wanted to send to those battling melanoma or other skin cancers...reactions2comments
