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
Infographic: Pain Management Treatment and Care...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
Prescription Shampoo Works Better on Hair Than in Closet...I don’t know how long I’ve had the bottle of ketoconazole 2% shampoo laying around, but I know one thing for certain: It isn’t going to be useful unopened. One...reactionscomments
What should I expect after Mohs surgery?...I am having Mohs surgery for SSC (the size of a quarter on the back of my hand) on Sept 23rd. I work in a bakery so lots of hand...reactions4replies
Non-Melanoma Quiz: Test Your Knowledge...Looking for the melanoma quiz? Click here! There are several types of skin cancer that are considered non-melanoma. However, the most common non-melanoma skin cancers are basal cell carcinoma (BCC)...reactionscomments
Melanoma Quiz: Test Your Knowledge...Looking for the non-melanoma quiz? Click here!Melanoma is more likely than non-melanoma skin cancers to invade deeper layers of skin. This skin cancer can metastasize and spread to other parts...reactionscomments
To Cover or Not to Cover, Your Whole Face...When I went to meet my boyfriend for a bike ride, I did a double-take. He was standing at the corner, holding his bike, and looking like...a bank robber. His...reactionscomments
Should I ask for a second opinion?...I'm 74 years old and in good health. I've been prescribed Efudex 5% cream for a mark on my chest however I haven't been to see a dermatologist. Should I...reactions1reply
COVID-19 Risks for People with Cancer...Editor’s Note: This article was first published on August 20, 2020. Further developments in what we know about the coronavirus are continuously emerging. Cancer and its treatments can weaken the...reactionscomments
Getting in the Right Headspace: My Immunotherapy Routine...I am a big believer in mind over matter and through this whole process, I have been on a mission to remain positive. So, I have created an immunotherapy routine...reactionscomments
Community Views: Advice to Those Newly Diagnosed with Skin Cancer...Being diagnosed with skin cancer can create a mix of different emotions; fear, anxiety, regret, loneliness, anger, and so many more. Advice from others who have also received a skin...reactions4comments
Does freezing precancerous areas work as well as the chemo cream?...Hi. I go to dermatologist every 6 months. I was told to put fluorouracil on just precancerous areas, once a night. I usually have the areas zapped or frozen. Not...reactions2replies
Supporting a Family Member With Cancer...One of the most important parts of any serious medical diagnosis is having the support of family and friends, however, if you haven’t experienced something similar yourself then knowing what...reactionscomments
Awareness, Education, Action...As we drift through summer during these unprecedented times, I am still surprised by how much the general public doesn’t understand about skin cancer and its dangers. May was melanoma...reactionscomments
