Pre-Cancer Meets a Skin Picker...I've had acne-prone skin for as long as I can remember. Even though I'm in my 6th decade, I still get spots. About 10 years ago I decided to see...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Pink pigment on a mole PLEASE HELP...Hi i have a light brown mole with pink pigment in the center. If i remember correctly i have noticed this mole for 3 years now and nothing so far...Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesTips & Advice
Matters of Race, Socioeconomic Status, and Melanoma...I have always been one of the fairest skinned people among my friends. My Scandinavian and Northern European ancestry was certainly evident as a child. I had blond hair, green...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Confusion Over SPF and UPF: What's the Difference?...A friend who has been buying sun protective clothing said he had seen a lot of UPF labeling lately. He wondered why he had been seeing less SPF labeling. I...Reactions0reactionsComments3 comments
One in a Million...When I first heard about the opportunity to share my story, I was a little apprehensive, to be honest. "I'm not a writer," I thought to myself. It's been hard...Reactions0reactionsComments3 comments
Biopsy Results...Does anyone know what pushing border means on a biopsy? I had a shave biopsy of a brown spot that was years ago diagnosed as some type of keratosis on...Reactions0reactionsComments0 replies
Actinic Cheilitis, Precancerous Sun-Related Condition...I have been left with a condition that leaves my lips, tongue, and sides of the mouth to be sensitive, sore, raw, and to really burn. It makes talking, eating...Reactions0reactionsComments3 comments
Will I be prone to have more skin cancer now?...I recently had Mohs surgery on my face for squamous cell carcinoma. Will I be prone to have more skin cancer now? Every little bump or dry patch on I...Reactions0reactionsComments2 replies
Efudex...Can Efudex cause skin cancer on healthy skin?...Reactions0reactionsComments5 repliesTreatment
Craving My Cousin's UPF Hat but Not the Price...A hat doesn’t do much good in a closet, or in the trunk of a car, but that’s where my two sun protection hats have lived. One with a very...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Disturbed Sleep Research Opportunity...Arizona State University is seeking sleep-disturbed cancer patients to participate in a research study. The purpose of the research is to determine the effects of an 8-week smartphone-based health intervention...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Efudex on Lips...Will begin treatment next week. What do I use to brush teeth and floss without it touching my lips? Thanks. Anne...Reactions0reactionsComments4 repliesTreatment
Transplant Patient - Multiple Skin Cancers...I had an organ transplant nearly 4 years ago and have had numerous skin cancer outbreaks since then; a total of 32!!! This required ED&C or Mohs. I had about...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Trouble Sleeping?...Arizona State University is seeking sleep-disturbed cancer patients to participate in a research study. If you are interested in learning more about or joining this study, click the button below...Reactions0reactionsComments0 replies
Skin Cancer and Tattoos...Hi I have a recurring spot on my tattoo. It comes and goes get itchy and sore sometimes . I have booked an appointment with a dermatologist but now I...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesSymptoms
Veronica Lain...Veronica was previously a health leader on SkinCancer.net. Veronica is a 33-year-old mother of three living in Northwest Indiana. While pregnant with her second child, she discovered a tiny brown...
Devin Regan...Devin Regan is the founder of Rayward Apparel, an apparel company exclusively selling UV protective products to promote skin cancer prevention. Devin started Rayward Apparel in 2019 shortly after he...
Why Can’t I Just Leave My Skin Cancer Untreated?...Something that bothers me is when I see people post that they have had a basal cell or squamous cell area on their skin for years but won’t get it...Reactions0reactionsComments16 comments
When the Happiest Day of Your Life, Isn't!..."Your PET scan came back clear." I heard those words about 2 months ago. But after finding out there was no cancer in my body, nothing about my reaction, or...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
How Much SPF Do I Really Need in My Sunscreen?...When it comes to protecting myself from dangerous things, I tend to be super safe (go overboard). Recently, I have tended to purposely avoid being within ten feet (or more)...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
