Treatments For Skin Cancer...I am from the UK. I have a basal cell carcinoma on my scalp. It has been left untreated for a year...reactions3comments
Keepin' It Shady...Lately, I've had a lot of time on my hands to complete projects both inside and outside my house. Thankfully, the weather...reactionscomments
A "Battle" With Skin Cancer Isn’t a Fair Fight...As a metastatic melanoma survivor, I’ve really come to dislike the terms ‘battle’ and ‘war’ as it relates to fighting cancer. I...reactionscomments
Ultraviolet Light Disinfectant Warning...Do not use ultraviolet light on your body as a way to disinfect it from any germs or viruses! Let me repeat...reactionscomments
Efudex Symptoms and What Helps Me...Greetings! This is my second round of treatments for solar keratosis. The first was in 2014 where I did my face, neck...reactions3comments
Skin Cancer Misconceptions, Illustrated...People say the darndest things when they've never had skin cancer. Our advocates shared the craziest things they've heard from others when...reactionscomments
What is Your Skin Care Regimen?...It was February 26, 2020. I sat in a raised director’s chair at the ancient Statler Hotel in Buffalo, New York. I...reactionscomments
Healing After Mohs Surgery Can Be a Real Pain...“Dammit,” I said to no one in particular. Actually, I was talking to myself in the mirror. The bandage that I had...reactions6comments
Solar Keratitis on Scalp and Head...Solar keratitis on my head. No joy from the doctors. Made my own cream. Infused coconut oil with THC. Solar keratitis gonzo!...reactions2replies
Efudex Results: Great or Gross?...I want you to think about the last time you wore something new and got a compliment. It felt nice, didn’t it?...reactionscomments
Solar Keratoses...Five weeks ago commenced treatment for above sun skin damage where I was treated by a dermatologist with a painful acid-like liquid...reactions1comment
The Challenges of Skin Cancer Care During a Pandemic...Anyone living through melanoma knows that part of the “treatment” plan is not a treatment at all. Of all the cancers in all...reactions2comments
Honoring All Who Have Been Touched by Cancer...On National Cancer Survivors Day, observed each year on the first Sunday in June, we honor and celebrate anyone whose life has...reactionscomments
How I Found Out I Was Pale...You know how you can remember the weirdest and most obscure moments from your life but don’t realize you are talking to...reactions3comments
Laurie’s Journey...I found out a week ago I had squamous cell cancer and today was my surgery. I really only thought I would...reactions3comments
Sunscreen: Mineral Vs. Chemical - Which is Better?...We can all pretty much agree that sunscreen is important - especially to those of us who have had skin cancer. The sun's...reactionscomments
It's Not Always Bad News...If you’re like me, having skin cancer can cause anxiety. I tend to eye every new spot or bump with suspicion. Is...reactions2comments
An Interesting Dermatology Visit in My Dining Room...I had to laugh at the voicemail I got before my first virtual dermatology appointment: “Hello, we are contacting you about your...reactionscomments
The Day I Changed Forever...Hello-- my name is Jacqueline. I had a mole on my front leg 🦵 for years, then one day, it changed color...reactions2comments
