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...reactions6repliesTips & AdviceTreatmentPrevention
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...reactions2repliesSymptomsDiagnosisCoping
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
What "They" Don't Tell you About Skin Cancer Surgery...in February 2021, I was diagnosed with dermatofibrosarcoma protuberans. DFSP is a rare form of skin cancer, considered a sarcoma, that affects 1 in 1 million people. The golf ball-sized...reactions2comments
Helping Others Get Screened for Skin Cancer...If you've had skin cancer, then you know how important early detection is to prevent further damage. Mine started with a place on my face that looked like a clear...reactions1comment
Is That Efudex You're Prescribing For Me?...Three weeks ago, I went to the dermatologist for a recheck on a spot she had frozen off a few months earlier. I wasn’t particularly nervous, because she had called it...reactions7comments
Efudex Results...I am curious if anyone using Efudex would do it again. Also, would love to see pictures of treated skin (face) 1 year or so after treatment. I have read...reactions5repliesTips & Advice
How to Be a Skin Cancer Patient...Let’s face it. There is a long, overwhelming list of things life for which life should offer an instruction manual. Parenting is probably the first one on the list. Along...reactions3comments
Take the Person Before Patient Survey...The Person Before Patient Survey is now closed. Thank you for your interest! What makes us the people we are? Living with a serious health condition like skin cancer can...reactionscomments
