Neotigazon alternaive...I have a lot of scc in my body, I had a big surgery in my face removing a huge SCC ...reactions4replies
Ask the Advocates: How Did You Feel the Day of Your First Diagnosis?...Being diagnosed with skin cancer doesn't only affect you physically, but also emotionally. It's the aspect of dealing with a diagnosis that...reactionscomments
What is Psychodermatology?...Psychodermatology is the study of the connection between the skin and the mind. Understanding and addressing the link between mental health and...reactionscomments
If I Do Self-Skin Checks, Do I Still Need to See a Dermatologist?...Hopefully, you are in the habit of checking your skin regularly for any areas that may be suspicious or worrisome. New moles...reactionscomments
Sunscreen Basics: Expiration Dates and a Little Creativity...Over the last several years, I have turned into quite the sunscreen hoarder. When you are wearing sunscreen on a daily basis...reactionscomments
Skin Cancer App Warning...It’s amazing that my smartphone now replaces a telephone, an atlas, a calculator, a television, a watch, a typewriter...It seems like there...reactionscomments
Thank You for Taking Our Survey!...We appreciate you taking the time to answer all of our questions. Your responses will help us better understand life with skin...reactionscomments
Third time’s a charm? Not!...My first melanoma diagnosis was in 1993 at the age of 36. It was a small dark mole on my ankle. Showed...reactions4comments
Ask the Advocates: What Is the Most Surprising Thing You’ve Learned About Skin Cancer?...Skin cancer is complicated and there are a number of myths out there about prevention and treatment. We asked our SkinCancer.net advocates...reactionscomments
How I Became a SRT Radiation Therapist...As students, we were told that the job outlook in our region was “oversaturated” and that we may need to relocate to...reactions5comments
Anyone here had radiation for squamous cell?...My derm doc is recommending I have radiation on a squamous on chest rather than MOHS. Makes sense, but would need 20+...reactions1replyTreatment
A Day In The Life of a Young Adult Metastatic Melanoma Survivor...If you didn’t know me, I look like your average 31-year old woman. According to societal norms, I’m a fairly successful 31-year...reactions7comments
Squamous Cell Carcinoma on the Lip: What It Is and What It Isn't...Lipstick dries out my lips, and so I don’t wear it. But I do occasionally like to wear a tinted lip gloss...reactions4comments
Vermilionectomy...After 5 weeks of Efudex twice a day and about another 3-4 weeks to heal, I was so very happy to have...reactions2repliesTips & AdviceSurgeryRecurrence
Common Topics Discussed During a Full Skin Exam...During a full skin exam, there are questions that patients most commonly ask. The questions are usually about sun protection and how...reactions1comment
Ask the Advocates: Tips for Sending Photos to Your Doctor...Sometimes the easiest way to communicate with the dermatologist is to email them. And this may involve sending pictures of suspicious spots...reactions3comments
"What happened to your nose?" Written 2019 following MOHS on nose-tip...“What happened to your nose?” The Big Issue seller’s question still runs through me. Mid April I had surgery to remove an...reactions8comments
Is the second round of chemo cream as bad as the first? What about nerve pain?...My doctor wants me to do 2 weeks then take a month off and do a second round for 2 weeks. I...reactions1reply
FDA Approves Libtayo® for Locally Advanced and Metastatic Basal Cell Carcinoma...The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved Libtayo® (cemiplimab-rwlc) to treat certain types of locally advanced (cannot be removed by surgery)...reactionscomments
American Cancer Society Releases 2021 Report on Cancer...The American Cancer Society (ACS) has released its 2021 report on cancer, called Cancer Facts and Figures 2021. The data in this...reactionscomments
