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...reactions1replySurgery
SRT: Timeline for Treatment...All skin cancer journeys start in the same place, with diagnosis. It could be a discovery during your routine skin examination or...reactions1comment
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...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...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...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...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...reactions2repliesCost
An Open Wound Care Primer...“I’m going to excise your skin in the shape of a diamond, like the one I am outlining on your skin.” My...reactions4comments
Diagnosed with Squamous Cell Carcinoma...Hi everyone. A few weeks ago my dermatologist noticed a red bump on my chest at my annual skin check. She did...reactions4repliesDiagnosis
Cherry angioma or something else?...I am 40 year old and have these on my head. I’ve had them for a few years. I have seen the...reactions3repliesDiagnosis
Squamous Cell Cancer...I have a large (8-9 mm) bulbous pink squamous cell cancer on my right hand. It grew to that size in just...reactions11repliesDiagnosis
Take the Beyond the Cancer Diagnosis Survey...The Beyond the Cancer Diagnosis Survey is now closed. Thank you for your interest! Receiving a cancer diagnosis can change life as...reactionscomments
Post-Superficial Radiation Therapy...“Congratulations! It's your final superficial radiation treatment!”...now what? Care for your skin, it’s delicate! After radiation therapy, the effects of the radiation...reactions7comments
What Is Sun Protective Clothing?...A frequent recommendation for practicing good sun safety habits is to wear sun protective clothing. But what exactly is sun protective clothing?...reactions1comment
Skin Cancer and Mental Health...We have all heard the saying that first impressions make the most impact. What does that mean for someone with skin cancer...reactions1comment
Possibly skin cancer? ...Does this look like any type of skin cancer? I recently repainted my nails and when I took off the old polish...reactions2repliesDiagnosis
Headaches while using fluorouracil...After a couple of months of continuous use of Tolak (fluorouracil), I began having headaches. This occurred after I began treating both...reactions9repliesSide EffectsTopical Medication
Does squamous cell skin cancer itself cause fatigue?...Not talking about the treatment - but the cancer itself? Most cancers are said to but for skin cancer - I don't...reactions1replySymptoms
Why Don't Older People Protect Their Skin Better?...“You’re older, so we will have you just guard this young lady making a phone call to her attorney.” This is what...reactionscomments
