CANCER and DEPRESSION...I do not know much medical terms, I had HIV. And now I not somehow good. medication continues..., don't know how to get rid of etching, but I cannot say...reactions4repliesDepression
Looking for the Positives After Finding a Suspicious Area...Every six months, I have an appointment with my dermatologist for a full skin check. These appointments are typically in June and December. Overall, the June appointments have gone pretty...reactions1comment
What do you wish your doctor had told you about Efudex? ...Did you feel prepared for what you experienced during treatment? Were there side effects you wish someone had warned you about?...reactions8repliesTreatment
5 Things Sometimes Mistaken for Skin Cancer...You should always be aware of any changes in your skin. Skin cancer is best treated when caught early. While this may worry you, sometimes there are things that look...reactions1comment
Squamous Cell Carcinoma of Foot - Path Report shows positive margin...I just viewed my path report but haven't been able to speak yet to the dermatologist who did a wide excision on my foot last week. The SCC came up...reactionsreplies
Community Member Spotlight: Linda Curtis...Editor’s Note: This guest post was written by Linda Curtis, who shares her experience of being diagnosed with metastatic melanoma as a young adult. She talks about her skin cancer...reactions1comment
Common Skin Cancer Misconceptions, Finding Your Bridge...I spent another long day photographing eagles and other wildlife at the bridge last weekend. It was really hot and humid and very buggy. Over and over I heard people...reactionscomments
Has anyone tried tele-med or tele-health with regard to skin cancer? What was your experience like?...Tele-med seems to become bigger and bigger these days. What has been your experience? Were you satisfied? What worked and what didn't work well?...reactions4repliesDiagnosisSymptomsTreatment
A History of Radiation in Skin Cancer Treatment...I am a radiation therapist working in a dermatology office treating non-melanoma skin cancers with superficial radiation therapy. This statement no longer even seems unique to me. For many patients...reactions3comments
Skin Cancer Advocacy at the Highest Levels...“So, why are we here today?” That one question launched my skin cancer advocacy mission. It wasn't asked by a family member or friend or even someone I had just...reactions2comments
Alisha Bridges...Alisha has dealt with psoriasis since 7 years old after a bad case of chicken pox triggered her disease to spread on over 90% of her body. For years she...
Using The UV Index To Better Protect Your Skin...The UV index is a scale from 1 to 11+ used to determine the intensity of the UV radiation emitted from the sun. Lower numbers represent lower levels of UV...reactions2comments
Basal Cell Carcinoma...After initially going to the GP with a burning itching spot on my forehead and being told to be comfortable in my skin and to come back in 6 months...reactions15comments
basal cell carcinoma surgery...I was diagnosed with infiltrative invasive basal cell carcinoma on my upper lip reaching to the vermillion. One doctor proposed 1 or 2 flaps in my case. One for vermillion...reactionsrepliesSurgery
Risk/benefit for Mohs near facial nerve...I have a BCC in the area of the temporal nerve near my eye. If this area is excised by Mohs, sometimes the nerve is cut--causing permanent paralysis of the...reactions4repliesTreatment
Community Member Spotlight: Meet Mike Hyder...Our Facebook community member, Mike Hyder, has been on a rollercoaster when it comes to diagnosing and treating his melanoma. He had various treatments done after the melanoma spread to...reactions3comments
Facts About Dysplastic Nevus Syndrome You Should Know...If you're not familiar with dysplastic nevus syndrome, you're not alone. It's also known as atypical mole syndrome (AMS) and was first brought to the attention of a doctor in...reactions2comments
suspicious raised mole on the neck, 2.5mm...Would appreciate any advice about the mole in the attached image (about 2.5mm wide so far, raised). Made an appointment with the doctor but any info would be great in...reactions2repliesTips & AdvicePrevention
Can Basal Cell Carcinomas and Squamous Cell Carcinomas Spread?...While I was moderating the SkinCancer.net Facebook page recently, I noticed a question from one of our community members: "can basal cell carcinoma spread?" The question made me realize that...reactionscomments
6 months pregnant skin growth question ...I am currently trying to get into a dermatologist I am on medicaid so not many options. I have what was a wound that turned to a mole like thing...reactions1replyTips & Advice
