Skin Cancer Can Be Disfiguring...Far too many people think that skin cancer is no big deal. After all, it’s "just" skin cancer, right? Those of us...reactions2comments
Looking to talk to people who are dealing with what I am...36 years old basal cell that spread...reactionsreplies
Self-Care During DFSP Journey...Self-care has become an important thing lately, especially for our generation. There are a lot of different activities that can constitute self-care...reactions1comment
Nose Trouble Grows...I think I have a new least-favorite spot for skin cancer removal: squamous cell carcinoma on my nose. It’s the same spot...reactions20comments
Melanoma Isn’t Always Just in Moles...Melanoma is a serious type of skin cancer and is frequently caused by exposure to ultraviolet radiation, either from exposure to tanning...reactionscomments
Simplifying The Statistics And Learning From Them...When I was first diagnosed with melanoma I did exactly what every doctor would recommend you don’t do: I Googled absolutely everything...reactionscomments
Weird thing on my head/scalp...Hello, Yesterday while lying in the soffa my girlfriend looked into my hair and found a very weird "skin thing" that is...reactions4repliesSymptoms
Thoughts on skin lesion?...Hi all :-) I'm new to this forum and I wanted to post on behalf of my Mum - who is currently...reactions2repliesDiagnosisFriends & Family
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...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...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...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...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...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...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...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...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...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...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...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...reactionscomments
