A Southerner's Guide to Efudex Healing...I’m from the South, and I’m (cough) over 40. Those of us who fall into this age range know many sayings from our southern parents and grandparents. All of our...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
What Is Morpheaform (Sclerosing) Basal Cell Carcinoma?...Basal cell carcinoma (BCC) is the most common kind of skin cancer. It is also the most frequently occurring kind of all cancers. There are different types of BCC, including...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Has anyone taken nicotinamide and did it do you any good?...My dermatologist has suggested taking nicotinamide again. I took it for almost 2 years with little to no results. I still had many precancers and several positive biopsies for BCC...Reactions0reactionsComments3 replies
What Sharing My Story on Instagram Taught Me...Editorial note: All images were used with permission from Courtney Mangan's Instagram. Prior to my stage 3B cancer diagnosis, I didn’t really share too much of my personal life online...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Millennials! Gen Z! Listen up!...Millennials, otherwise known as Generation Y, are defined as being born roughly between 1981 and 1996. They are followed by their younger counterparts, Generation Z, born after 1997. According to...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
5 Things I’ve Learned After Being NED for One Entire Year...In July, I officially got to celebrate being one year 'no evidence of disease' (NED)! I was diagnosed with stage IV metastatic melanoma in late 2018, and by the summer...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
What is the best painkiller to use after Efudex?...Hi, I have sun-damaged tissue on my lips that is being treated with Efudex. I had to stop because I was given confusing instructions and used too much. As a...Reactions0reactionsComments4 replies
Take the Connected Health Survey!...The Connected Health Survey is now closed. Thank you for your interest! In the digital age, there are so many devices, websites, and technologies related to health. From fitness trackers...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Should I get sun spots removed as proactive strategy to reduce skin cancer risk?...Hi, i am new here - i apologize if this is an inappropriate post and appreciate guidance. I don't have skin cancer but i am at higher risk due to...Reactions0reactionsComments0 repliesResearch & Clinical Trials
Describing The Worst Days With Chronic Pain...In September of 2019, Health Union (the parent company of SkinCancer.net) partnered with the US Pain Foundation for our first ever Chronic Pain in America survey to ask members of...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
How I Prepare for a Coming Appointment...My next appointment is in a couple of weeks. I know this because I called, as recent times have changed some of the ways that doctors and their patients communicate...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
After using Fluorouracil cream, has anyone had lasting effects?...Diagnosed with actinic cheilitis on my lips. Doctor gave me the cream to use for 2 weeks. Really big reaction to it. Used it for 12 days. Almost a year...Reactions0reactionsComments5 replies
Time for a Sunscreen Truth Bomb...Advocating for sun-safe practices has been a part of my life for several years. I remind friends to wear sunscreen, tell my skin cancer stories publicly, and I share some...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Fooled by a Spot that Didn't Look Like a Squamous Cell...So, my squamous cell radar was finally off. A spot that I thought wasn’t a squamous cell carcinoma actually was one. But I wasn’t the only one fooled. A dermatologist...Reactions0reactionsComments8 comments
Putting Yourself First...Melanoma is not just physical, it takes a massive toll on your mental health too. There is a lot of evidence to show that a positive mental outlook can help...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
What Happens at a Skin Check?...For some reason, it took me far too long to finally go and get a skin check, even though I have fair skin and a family history of skin cancer!...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Tumor Humor: Coping with Cancer With a (Twisted) Sense of Humor Part II...Hopefully, you all enjoyed the last episode of “Tumor Humor!” I laughed so much writing my awkward (yet hilarious) cancer stories, I thought I’d share some more. Humor is such...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Concerned about skin rash...Hi, I am 28 year old female and am very concerned about a skin rash I have had for about a year. It started on my right hand as a...Reactions0reactionsComments0 repliesTips & Advice
Survivorship Has Its Privileges...What happens when you “beat cancer”? Survivorship is a tricky subject that can leave us with guilt and other mental and emotional challenges in being the “lucky” ones. Often, cancer patients...Reactions0reactionsComments4 comments