When the Happiest Day of Your Life, Isn't!..."Your PET scan came back clear." I heard those words about 2 months ago. But after finding out there was no cancer in my body, nothing about my reaction, or...reactions1comment
How Much SPF Do I Really Need in My Sunscreen?...When it comes to protecting myself from dangerous things, I tend to be super safe (go overboard). Recently, I have tended to purposely avoid being within ten feet (or more)...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactions3replies
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactions4replies
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionsrepliesResearch & 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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactions5replies
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...reactions1comment
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...reactions8comments
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...reactionscomments
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!...reactions1comment
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...reactionscomments