Making Sense of Sunscreen...Father’s Day is a big day for me now. It has turned into a gift giving day. It hasn’t always been this...reactions7comments
Facts about Indoor Tanning and Skin Cancer...We’ve heard time and time again how dangerous it is with indoor tanning. But what are the facts about indoor tanning and...reactions1comment
Skin Cancer Made Me into One Sequel, That Is Better than the Original...Warning: possible unpopular opinions ahead. That may be a little dramatic, but it’s true. I have never been a fan of sequels...reactions1comment
When the 'little Guys' (on Your Skin) Keep Coming Back...Time to brush up on your Greek mythology, which, believe it or not, will tie into skin cancer treatment and prevention. Do...reactions3comments
Health Resources...Living with a chronic health condition can be challenging, frustrating, and tiring. You might feel like your life is on hold. Frequent...
Efudex: To Cover or Not...There are plenty of things we don’t exactly want the world to see. It starts when we are teens with those first...reactionscomments
The 2024 Social Health Awards Program...Editorial Note: Nominations for 2024 are now closed. We are very excited to announce the launch of the 2024 Social Health Awards...reactionscomments
Skin Cancer Awareness and Making a Difference in the Community...A while ago, I attended a movie called A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood starring Tom Hanks and Matthew Rhys. It was...reactions2comments
Efudex and Me: The Cold, Hard Truth...In 2007, I was diagnosed with melanoma upon removal of a suspicious spot on my left upper arm. The following years saw...reactions10comments
Pros and Cons of SRT...Every treatment has its own list of pros and cons. As the one providing the treatment, I may seem biased in favor...reactions10comments
Efudex: A Survivor's Guide to Showering...We all have that one thing that drains every ounce of our mental energy--that one menial task we still tend to dread...reactions9comments
Morpheaform Basal Cell Carcinoma...Basal cell carcinoma (BCC) is the most common type of skin cancer. However, there are different types of skin cancer that are...reactionscomments
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...reactions1comment
Efudex Redness: Is It Permanent?...Skin cancer is a strange and winding road. Your dermatologist may find a suspicious spot you thought was just dry skin. She...reactions16comments
How to Deal with Questions about Your Efudex Treatment...It goes without saying that many patients who are prescribed Efudex go into the process with very little preparation. The more I...reactions18comments
Bug Bite, or Skin Cancer?...I’ve had skin cancer for so long that it’s become a way of life for me. Every day I catch myself doing...reactions6comments
Tips for Efudex Users...Efudex, or fluorouracil, has been an important part of my life for the last four years. Efudex, also known as Efudix, is...reactions196comments
What to Expect When You're Efudex-ing...You made it home from the pharmacy with your tube of Efudex (Fluorouracil), and you have so many questions. It feels like...reactions30comments