Biopsy Results...Does anyone know what pushing border means on a biopsy? I had a shave biopsy of a brown spot that was years ago diagnosed as some type of keratosis on...reactionsreplies
Actinic Cheilitis, Precancerous Sun-Related Condition...I have been left with a condition that leaves my lips, tongue, and sides of the mouth to be sensitive, sore, raw, and to really burn. It makes talking, eating...reactions3comments
Will I be prone to have more skin cancer now?...I recently had Mohs surgery on my face for squamous cell carcinoma. Will I be prone to have more skin cancer now? Every little bump or dry patch on I...reactions2replies
Craving My Cousin's UPF Hat but Not the Price...A hat doesn’t do much good in a closet, or in the trunk of a car, but that’s where my two sun protection hats have lived. One with a very...reactionscomments
Disturbed Sleep Research Opportunity...Arizona State University is seeking sleep-disturbed cancer patients to participate in a research study. The purpose of the research is to determine the effects of an 8-week smartphone-based health intervention...reactionscomments
Efudex on Lips...Will begin treatment next week. What do I use to brush teeth and floss without it touching my lips? Thanks. Anne...reactions4repliesTreatment
Transplant Patient - Multiple Skin Cancers...I had an organ transplant nearly 4 years ago and have had numerous skin cancer outbreaks since then; a total of 32!!! This required ED&C or Mohs. I had about...reactions2comments
Trouble Sleeping?...Arizona State University is seeking sleep-disturbed cancer patients to participate in a research study. If you are interested in learning more about or joining this study, click the button below...reactionsreplies
Skin Cancer and Tattoos...Hi I have a recurring spot on my tattoo. It comes and goes get itchy and sore sometimes . I have booked an appointment with a dermatologist but now I...reactions1replySymptoms
Veronica Lain...Veronica was previously a health leader on SkinCancer.net. Veronica is a 33-year-old mother of three living in Northwest Indiana. While pregnant with her second child, she discovered a tiny brown...
Devin Regan...Devin Regan is the founder of Rayward Apparel, an apparel company exclusively selling UV protective products to promote skin cancer prevention. Devin started Rayward Apparel in 2019 shortly after he...
Why Can’t I Just Leave My Skin Cancer Untreated?...Something that bothers me is when I see people post that they have had a basal cell or squamous cell area on their skin for years but won’t get it...reactions16comments
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
