My Experience With Facial Mohs Surgery...Even though I’ve had skin cancer since 1995 and have had numerous surgeries and procedures, I’ve had only one Mohs surgery and...reactions14comments
SPF in Tanning Accelerators: Dangerous Double-Talk...There are some mixed messages regarding sun protection floating around out there, and it’s incredibly frustrating. As I search for sunscreens online...reactionscomments
Coping with Actinic Keratosis...A trip to the dermatologist is always an adventure for me even in the best of times. I never quite know what...reactions7comments
Finding a Good Dermatologist, Part 2...I found a good dermatologist, I think, I hope. A couple of weeks ago I had appointments to see a new dentist...reactionscomments
My Doctors Didn't Even Think It Was Skin Cancer: Why You Are the Best Expert on Your Body...Standing in the bathroom of my suite at the Best Western Plus a few years back, I quickly examined myself in the...reactionscomments
Mohs Surgery still red 3 months later...Hello everyone I had Mohs surgery 3 months ago and the site is still red and slightly bumpy/uneven. I have been using...reactions1reply
Dark Days Following Diagnosis: Thirteen Years of Things Left Unsaid...March of 2007 should have marked the beginning of a wonderful spring for me. I was almost done with my first year...reactions1comment
Mole changing colors ever not a big deal? ...I have a mole that sticks out and is ugly. I noticed recently it’s a different color than before. It used to...reactions1reply
Her Diagnosis Made Her Faint!...“We have your results from your biopsy. The spot on your nose did come back as skin cancer. It’s a basal cell...reactions2comments
FeaturedFavorite Sunscreen...It's hard to find the best sunscreen out there. Certain brands may irritate our skin or make us break out, so don't...reactions30repliesPrevention
Judy Buer's Experience With Radiation Therapy for Squamous Cell Carcinoma...Editor's Note: This guest piece was written by Judy Buer, a SkinCancer.net community member, who shares her journey with radiation therapy for...reactionscomments
Warrior Versus Worrier — Lifting Up and Letting Go...Ancient Spartan warriors were legendary for their military prowess and tenacity. Even today, the word Spartan conjures up an image of an...reactionscomments
Infiltrative BCC...Hi all, My dermatologist told me I have an aggressive subtype of BCC which is “infiltrative.” Does anyone have any experience with...reactions4replies
Going to doctor this week...Seen mole is does not look right going to dr next week. Very nervous....reactions4replies
Dogs Get Skin Cancer Too...While you're protecting yourself from skin cancer, it is important to know that your pets can get skin cancer too. According to...reactionscomments
How Much Sunscreen Is Appropriate for the Face and Body?...While we are all aware of the numerous benefits of using sunscreen daily, we typically don’t apply enough sunscreen. Research has shown...reactionscomments
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...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...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...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...reactions3comments
