Post Efudex redness/scarring...I am 53 yrs young, a natural redhead who could tan instead of burn and never used sunscreen as a teen/adult. In the past 3 years I have had Efudex...reactions1replySide Effects
Venting About Skin Cancer & Mental Health...I have posted here many times before about my anxiety and fear about my skin cancer and how this has taken over my life. I suffer from OCD and so...reactions8repliesCopingDepressionMental Health
When to See Doctor?...How quickly do you all go to see the doctor if you find a worrisome spot? I will admit I’m a hypochondriac so I’m literally ready to go at the...reactions1replyCopingDiagnosisMental Health
Mohs surgery on scalp...I am having MOHS surgery done on my scalp in September. What should I be ready for?After that surgery I am having a skin graft done on the same day...reactions1replyCopingSurgeryTips & Advice
Efudex or not???...Just diagnosed with AK and dermatologist prescribed EFUDEX. Usually I go with my doctor's advice but after researching the horrendous side effects from users, I am in a quandry as...reactions2replies
Worried about this on the side of my head...Hello I’m new to the forum, 2 years ago I got a short hair cut and the side of my head was slight itchy and discoloured a little bit went...reactions6replies
First time fluorouracil user...I'm now on day 4 post treatment after 17 days of 2x per day application. I can't tell you how grateful I am to find this forum. Wish my dermatologist...reactions7repliesAwarenessCoping
Topical cream Efudex...Have a small area on my lower lip that the doctor prescribed for a pre-cancer. I’ve read most of side effects some seem down-played. Doctor said it’s ok to get...reactions1replyTopical Medication
Is this Basal cell carcinoma?...I had a very painful pimple on the side of my nose 4-5 months ago, and when it was gone, it left this weird red bump behind. At first, I...reactions2repliesDiagnosisTips & AdviceSymptoms
Skin Cancer Protection Following a Diagnosis: An Ultra-conservative Approach...Each of us has a different skin cancer story, and for this reason, skin protection following a skin cancer diagnosis is not a one-size-fits-all proposition. For me, skin cancer has...reactions4comments
Swimming in indoor pool whilst using fluorouracil on face...Hi there I am up to day 15 of fluorouracil on my face (forehead, nose and cheeks) 1 X day recommended for 2-3 weeks. Very red and blotchy and burning...reactions1replyTreatmentExercise
Flourouracil cream use...Do I continue to use Fluorouracil cream on ulcerated skin if I have only been using for a week?...reactions1replyTopical Medication
Is this skin cancer?...So this started out as a pimple but now it's turned really big and looks like a a red and black lump. It feels soft but firm enough that you...reactions1reply
Second Skin Cancer Experience...I’m 59, in 2013 I was diagnosed with a malignant melanoma on my neck from a mole that was removed. I was misdiagnosed initially and after it returned two years...reactions3comments
Diagnostic Tool Research...Hello lovely people. I am a graduate student at a University working on a diagnostic device for most manners of carcinoma, lymphoma, melanoma, etc. The device is both non-invasive, and...reactions1replyResearch & Clinical TrialsDiagnosisPrevention
Making Sense of Sunscreen...Father’s Day is a big day for me now. It has turned into a gift giving day. It hasn’t always been this way, but lately as my children have gotten...reactions7comments
Managing Lip healing after Fluorouracil...Hello, I have read through so many tips and stories here that have been very helpful. I'm struggling right now with my lower lip. I did 7 days 2x/day of...reactions1replyTopical MedicationTreatment
Edufex reaction ...I had AKs on forehead snd applying Edufex twice a day for 28 days. Many more red spots appeared and slight reddening but absolutely no pain , discomfort of any...reactionsreplies
Sensus/Gentlecure...I would like to share my not-so-great experience with IG-SRT (Gentlecare/Sensus) for BCC on my nose. However, this forum site seems to be very amateurish. very poor search capability, and...reactions1reply
