When should Efudex start working?...I have had several instances of Bowen's disease but not for some time. In the past, they have been treated by freezing with liquid nitrogen (Cryotherapy) My dermatologist says that...reactions3replies
Any suggestions on how to deal with using Fluorouracil on the tip of my nose while covid masking?...I am about to start a round of using Fluorouracil on the tip of my nose, but as I am teaching fourth-grade face to face, need to be masked at...reactions2replies
Head and Neck Skin Cancer...I had a spot that wouldn't heal. The doctor biopsied and recommended Mohs surgery due to its large size in 2004. In 2017, I knew what it was; however, the...reactions3comments
Malignant Metastatic Melanoma...I am about to begin my 4th battle with melanoma. They have all been in the same general area. None have looked like melanoma pictures online. This pathology report came...reactionsrepliesMetastatic Melanoma
Florida Native...Growing up in Miami in the 1960s has taken its toll on my skin. Every weekend my mom would take me along with my older brother and sister to the...reactions1comment
Being a Worry Wart Can Be Exhausting...Sometimes my mind spins around and can’t settle on an answer as to what is dry skin, what is a wart, what is actinic keratosis, and what is squamous cell...reactions4comments
Should You See an Oncologist?...At just 24 years old, I found myself hearing the news “you have melanoma.” The PA that took a biopsy of my mole genuinely thought it wouldn’t be anything concerning...reactionscomments
Those Three Words.......".... You have cancer." No matter what is going on in your life, those three little words can rock your world. I was 38 and about to have my fifth...reactions1comment
Skin Cancer Is Real...It is in mid-1980. My husband has an appointment for some "skin cancer" surgery on his nose. We weren't warned about what was happening or what to expect. I am...reactions4comments
Irish/English Heritage with Long-Standing Family History of Skin Cancer...Growing up, my father would see the dermatologist/plastic surgeon every 3 months. He would have bits and pieces of his skin removed. I always knew I needed to be careful...reactions1comment
Stage 4 Warrior...I was originally diagnosed with stage 3 in July 2013 with a mole on my back, left shoulder. 1 positive lymph node from the left axillary area left me needing...reactions1comment
Counting the Stars...Who Have Had Skin Cancer...Fact: Skin cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer in the United States. Another fact: In the United States, more than 9,500 people are diagnosed with skin cancer every day...reactions5comments
Turning 50...When I was 31, there was a small red bump on my chest that I thought was strange. I asked my PCP and he sent me to my dermatologist who...reactions1comment
My BCC Experience...I discovered a red spot and waited 3 months thinking it would go away. It was diagnosed and I had Mohs on my right cheek. I don’t think it initially...reactions1comment
I Have Skin Cancer…. It Does Not Have Me!!...I have a rare genetic syndrome... BCCNS = Basal Cell Carcinoma Nevus Syndrome. There are lots of manifestations in the syndrome. Basal cell skin cancers and oral tumors. I have...reactions2comments
When a Tiny Spot Causes a Big Amount of Concern...I spent a ridiculous amount of time focusing on one little spot that turned out to be “just” an actinic keratosis (AK), which always makes me think of a weapon...reactions6comments
I Wrote a Love Letter to My Sunscreen...I had tried many sunscreens on my face before finding my current sunscreen, and I wasn’t happy with any of them, because they either irritated my sensitive skin or made...reactionscomments
Beyond Exhaustion: How Life Changes with Fatigue...Fatigue: It’s not “just being tired”, and it’s an experience that individuals living with a chronic health condition know all too well. Fatigue can impact every aspect of daily life...reactions2comments
Should I see a doctor?...Hi, lately I see an increased number of moles and bumps in my body and I'm worried. There's no dermatologist around here, the closest one is 4 hours away from...reactions1replyTips & Advice
2 Skin Checks, 2 Biopsies, and 1 Excision...After working as a community lead on SkinCancer.net for a few months, I decided it was definitely time for a skin check. Reading about the risks and effects of skin...reactions6comments
