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
Anyone experience weird discoloration on skin?...I am a female age 30 and about 6 years ago I noticed a purple bluish undertone to my top shoulder area. It’s got uneven edged and unusual shape but...reactions3replies
Community Views: Advice To Someone Having Mohs Surgery...Mohs surgery is far from an easy procedure. In this surgery, your Mohs surgeon will remove your skin cancer layer by layer and requires multiple steps. Once your surgeon examines...reactions19comments
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...reactions1comment
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...reactions2repliesTips & 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...reactionscomments
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...reactions3comments
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...reactions3comments
