Skin Cancer is Golf's Silent Killer: Sun Protection for Golfers...Golfers and skin cancer have an unfortunate link, with the disease being termed "golf's silent killer." Many golfers hope for a sunny day on the course, not realizing how much...reactions3comments
I Took Extra Time Off From Work to Heal...Surgery was the best treatment option for my diagnosis of dermatofibrosarcoma protuberans, or DFSP, and I required two surgeries 6 weeks apart for the pathology report to deem me cancer-free...reactionscomments
What Does Your Search History Reveal About You?...One of my favorite Facebook groups centers around The Office. Daily memes and quips posted by members keep me in stitches--it’s my family’s favorite series. I regularly find myself laughing...reactions9comments
Skin Cancer and COVID-19...Since late 2019, COVID-19 has become a household name. It has changed many aspects of daily life. Especially for those living with chronic conditions. "Quarantine," "social distancing," and "herd immunity"...reactions1comment
Learning to Love My Body after Surgery to Remove DFSP...After having two surgeries for dermatofibrosarcoma protuberans (DFSP), a rare form of skin cancer, I now have a larger body with more scars. The result of the surgeries is that...reactionscomments
Dr. Wiese Answers Questions About Sunscreen...Have questions about sunscreen? Dr. Ben Wiese, our primary care skin cancer physician, is here to answer them! If you have questions about sunscreen, you're not alone. In fact, Dr...reactionscomments
Mohs on back of hand...I have had 7 Mohs surgeries in the past. I getting ready to have another Mohs on the back of my right hand for a squamous cell. Just wanted to...reactions6repliesCoping
The ABCDEs of Melanoma...Detecting melanoma as early as possible is crucial. Dermatologists use the ABCDE's to diagnose and classify melanoma on the body during skin checks. ABCDE stands for asymmetry, border, color, diameter...reactionscomments
Efudix v Laser..."I have been given a script for Efudix cream to use on my nose and lip area. Since seeing the Dr which is a 5hr round trip for me, I...reactions6repliesPreventionTreatmentTips & Advice
Can Caffeine Reduce the Risk of Skin Cancer?...I don’t drink a lot of caffeine. In fact, most days I drink no caffeine. My favorite drink is water. Plain, unflavored water. There are some days when I am...reactions9comments
Efudix v Laser..."I have been given a script for Efudix cream to use on my nose and lip area. Since seeing the Dr which is a 5hr round trip for me, I...reactionsrepliesTopical Medication
Genetic Testing and Melanoma...Medical science has had many improvements over the years and there is testing for things you never could in the past. Not only are certain tests informational, but some can...reactionscomments
Is this skin cancer?...I've had it for around 1 month and it has bled bad about 3 times....reactions9replies
My mole Biopsy...Hi, everyone, My name is Dave, thank you for reading this post. Anyway, last Friday, I went for a dermatology routine full-body scan. I think it was the first body...reactions2repliesCopingDiagnosisSymptoms
Jahlove Serrano...Jahlove Serrano is a health educator, youth advocate, HIV/AIDS activist, androgynous model, runway coach, drag queen, background dancer, and choreographer to the stars. He's a Guatemalan/American native of Bronx, New...
Can skin cancer ulcers heal on their own?...Background. I picked what I thought was a blackhead off my back. What was left behind was a 3-4mm ulcer. 2 weeks later the angry red mark has healed into...reactions10replies
Jah's Kaposi Sarcoma Journey...What's Kaposi sarcoma? KS, as it is commonly known, is a rare skin cancer that develops in the cells that line the lymph vessels and blood vessels. It usually causes...reactionscomments
Community Member Spotlight: Meet Dee Giordano...We conducted an interview with Facebook community member, Dee Giordano. Dee was surprisingly diagnosed with malignant melanoma after several doctors did not think it was skin cancer. She talks about...reactions5comments
Concerned about lesion on lip...Hi all, I have had what I believed to be chronic follicitus in one spot in my mustache area for several years now. It comes and goes and seems to...reactions1replyDiagnosis
Blaming the Patient for Having Skin Cancer...You say you’re not surprised - That I should have seen it coming. You say I got what I deserved And you won’t listen to what I try to say.You...reactions15comments
