"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...reactions6comments
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
Protecting the New Skin You're In: Post-Efudex Tips...Efudex is a big deal. Despite what many of us hear from prescribing physicians--it’s can be a real ordeal. From the itching and burning sensation during treatment to the withdrawal-type...reactions10comments
Efudex cream...Hello from the UK. Came across your site whilst researching side effects of Efudex cream. Apologies in advance for the long post. My GP was concerned by a couple of...reactions14replies
Building Healthy Habits for Life after Mohs...I’m no stranger to surgeries. I’m currently 6 weeks into recovery from a third surgery on my right arm. All three of these surgeries were from self-inflicted athletic injuries. I...reactions1comment
Sunscreen and Children...I would like to think I have done a good job of educating my own two children on the dangers of skin cancer. They have known nothing but a sunscreen-slathered...reactions5repliesPreventionAwarenessFriends & Family
Concerning Area...I am concerned that these two spots on my chest are dangerous. I have had numerous sun burns, loved in Arizona for 22 years, and visited tanning beds for a...reactions1replyDiagnosis
How Does Radiation Treat Skin Cancers?...Like the rest of your skin, skin cancers are made up of cells. The difference between the cells of healthy skin and cancerous skin is in the genetic makeup, also...reactions5comments
At Farm Yoga, Doing my Part to Prevent Skin Cancer...Recently I wrote about going back to backyard yoga, and now I bring you farm yoga! But there's a twist - this fitness class actually turned into an opportunity for...reactions1comment
Why Is Skin Cancer On the Rise?...You might think that with all the knowledge out there about skin cancer that the rates are declining. Unfortunately, that’s not true. But why is it that skin cancer is...reactions1comment
Tanning Salons – Big Business at Our Expense...Throughout my lifetime, trends and fads have come and gone. The eighties had great music, lots of good movies, and some interesting clothing choices. The music from that decade is...reactions3comments
