Can I use cling film...Hi, I am starting to use Effudex for Bowen’s disease on each side of my ankle. I need to wear long pants to protect from the sun but I can...reactions2repliesTreatment
Timing of excisional biopsy...Hi all - my shave biopsy came back very abnormal, "very concerning" for melanoma. My dermatologist can't get me in for an excisional biopsy for 6 weeks. This seems wrong...reactions1replyDiagnosis
SRT: Not a One-Size-Fits-All...Superficial radiation therapy (SRT) for non-melanoma skin cancers is not a one-size-fits-all treatment. Each patient and each skin cancer are different and require an individualized approach. There is a lot...reactionscomments
Helpful, Not Helpful: Words Have a Lot of Power...Thoughtless words can send you into a tailspin that lasts long after that person who spoke them has moved on to something else. Other words can have the opposite effect...reactions3comments
Meet the Health Care Professionals of SkinCancer.net...At SkinCancer.net, our goal is to create a safe space for all members and to feature all skin cancer-related information around types of skin cancer, diagnosis, treatment options, recurrence, coping...reactionscomments
Is a Seborrheic Keratosis Skin Cancer?...I have a spot on the back of my arm that I don’t like. It’s not a mole, and it’s not overly large, but it does not look normal to...reactions3comments
Found a black spot on my foot...I found a black spot on my foot it’s large I think it’s a hematoma but if anyone has any idea let me know ...reactions2replies
Sarah DiMuro...Sarah DiMuro is an actor and writer living in Toronto, Ontario. When her son was nine and a half months old she was diagnosed with breast cancer. A year later...
How Skin Cancer Affects Body Image...Skin cancer is the most common form of cancer in the United States and worldwide. One in 5 Americans will be diagnosed with skin cancer in their lifetime, according to...reactionscomments
Preparing for Skin Cancer Surgery: Tips & Tricks for the Big Day...No matter how prepared we think we are for skin cancer surgery, there is always that one little thing that slips past us. If you have ever had surgery for...reactions1comment
PET Scans and Melanoma Metastasizing...Had an emergency at the end of winter, ER doctor took a CT scan and saw a Nodule on my left lung at the bottom and also saw inflammation at...reactions2repliesDiagnosisMetastatic MelanomaHealthcare Team
Re...Hi there, I've had this mole for forever and it have never bothered me. A couple of days ago something most have irritated it because now I am aware of...reactions4replies
Man-Made Light and Ultraviolet Rays...I was driving through town the other day and while sitting at a traffic light I glanced left and there it was - a tanning salon. I hadn’t seen one...reactionscomments
It's baaack!...Well, today I noticed a small patch of rough skin between my ear and cheekbone. Just like the time a year plus ago, near the same area. Damn. Same thing...reactions4comments
Radiation Myths Debunked...As a radiation therapist, I am responsible for delivering radiation treatments to treat diseases such as skin cancer. I work alongside doctors, setting up the treatment area, verifying the treatment...reactionscomments
What Skin Cancer Has Given Me...This year marks the 26th year that I have had skin cancer. When I was a kid, I spent a lot of time playing outdoors. Sunscreen wasn’t widely used back...reactions4comments
Ask the Advocates: Complementary Treatments, Alternative Therapies and Side Effects...We asked our SkinCancer.net advocates and Facebook community if they've used any complementary treatments or alternative therapies to help relieve side effects of treatment or procedures. Here is what they...reactionscomments
Exploring Basal Cell - What Does It Look Like?...Dr. Ben Wiese and his patient, Dawn, are willing to share their appointment together to talk through the causes of basal cell carcinoma and share what it looks like in...reactionscomments
Sunburn: A First You Want to Avoid...We have so many firsts in our lives - first words, first day of school, first date, first car. Every one of them is memorable in one way or the...reactionscomments
