Skin Cancer Awareness and Making a Difference in the Community...A while ago, I attended a movie called A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood starring Tom Hanks and Matthew Rhys. It was...reactions2comments
Efudex and Me: The Cold, Hard Truth...In 2007, I was diagnosed with melanoma upon removal of a suspicious spot on my left upper arm. The following years saw...reactions10comments
Pros and Cons of SRT...Every treatment has its own list of pros and cons. As the one providing the treatment, I may seem biased in favor...reactions10comments
Efudex: A Survivor's Guide to Showering...We all have that one thing that drains every ounce of our mental energy--that one menial task we still tend to dread...reactions9comments
Morpheaform Basal Cell Carcinoma...Basal cell carcinoma (BCC) is the most common type of skin cancer. However, there are different types of skin cancer that are...reactionscomments
5 Things Sometimes Mistaken for Skin Cancer...You should always be aware of any changes in your skin. Skin cancer is best treated when caught early. While this may...reactions1comment
Efudex Redness: Is It Permanent?...Skin cancer is a strange and winding road. Your dermatologist may find a suspicious spot you thought was just dry skin. She...reactions16comments
How to Deal with Questions about Your Efudex Treatment...It goes without saying that many patients who are prescribed Efudex go into the process with very little preparation. The more I...reactions18comments
Bug Bite, or Skin Cancer?...I’ve had skin cancer for so long that it’s become a way of life for me. Every day I catch myself doing...reactions6comments
Tips for Efudex Users...Efudex, or fluorouracil, has been an important part of my life for the last four years. Efudex, also known as Efudix, is...reactions196comments
What to Expect When You're Efudex-ing...You made it home from the pharmacy with your tube of Efudex (Fluorouracil), and you have so many questions. It feels like...reactions30comments
Efudex: Nothing Normal About It...“Normal” is a fairly relative term, isn’t it? It’s one of those things you fight your entire life trying to define and...reactions57comments
My Efudex Arsenal: Arming for the Aftermath...Efudex, a topical chemotherapy, is commonly prescribed by dermatologists to fight actinic keratoses, and with that prescription comes a plethora of questions...reactions38comments
Efudex: The Product Predicament...Breaks in routine are difficult. When you are accustomed to doing something on a daily basis, it’s hard to take the plunge...reactions47comments
Efudex: What's This About Erosion?...If you are reading this right now, you are more than likely new to Efudex. I am not a betting gal, but...reactions18comments
My Journey with Efudex in Photos...Front Range Dermatology Associates provided me a list of instructions for applying Efudex and hints for aftercare. In addition, their information sheet...reactions88comments
Elizabeth R. Lebowitz, RN...Elizabeth was previously a health leader on SkinCancer.net. Elizabeth R. Lebowitz is a Registered Nurse for over forty years. She has worked...
Jess Mangiaracina, PA-C...Jessica Mangiaracina is a Dermatology Physician Associate practicing in Westchester New York. She diagnoses and treats general dermatologic disorders, conducts full body...
Get Naked (!!!), Get Checked..."Get Naked, Get Checked." I've said this statement multiple times, trying to encourage people to get a skin check. I don't know...reactions8comments
Second time around...I am a 77 year male living on Vancouver Island B.C. Canada. I have a condition called Dariers's disease, which to the...reactions1comment
