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
Concerned about skin rash...Hi, I am 28 year old female and am very concerned about a skin rash I have had for about a year. It started on my right hand as a...reactionsrepliesTips & Advice
Survivorship Has Its Privileges...What happens when you “beat cancer”? Survivorship is a tricky subject that can leave us with guilt and other mental and emotional challenges in being the “lucky” ones. Often, cancer patients...reactions4comments
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 I’d be willing to wager you are somewhere...reactions16comments
Not One Size Fits All: My Mohs Isn’t Your Mohs, and Yours Isn’t Mine...This year, I had my first Mohs surgery. I’ve had skin cancer for over 25 years, but this was the first time my doctor said I didn’t have the option...reactions1comment
A Fork in the Road...Thirteen years ago, I was diagnosed with RRMS: relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis, at the age of 57. I denied the diagnosis strongly: my family had a history of Parkinson's Disease, and...reactions7comments
Men and Melanoma...My grandfather was born in 1912. He served during World War II. He was a doctor and worked mostly inside an office or on home visits. He was not a...reactionscomments
Sunscreen and Insect Repellent Combos: I'm Bugging Out!...It’s been a sweltering summer in the South. Being active outdoors has taken some real planning - and patience, especially when you are trying to avoid getting too much sun...reactionscomments
