Bowl Cuts and Mole Checks...“It’s time for your haircut.” And with those words, my father would get out the electric trimmer and begin his masterpiece. As...reactions4comments
Upsetting to Get Test Results From Computer...If you have Patient Gateway or another patient portal, it can be useful for appointment reminders. It’s especially valuable if, like I...reactions6comments
I Love You. Don't Tan....It feels a little early to talk about base tans and tanning salon packages. If you’re a former tanning addict and skin...reactionscomments
The American Cancer Society Issues 2020 Report on Cancer...The American Cancer Society (ACS) recently released its report, Cancer Statistics, 2020. The report found that the death rate from cancer in...reactions1comment
Can BCCs and SCCs remain after Efudex treatment?...Currently healing from Efudex treatment to face. Two spots/patches which I could see before the treatment have become more apparent and are...reactions2replies
Six Truths of Being a Young Adult With Metastatic Cancer...As a young adult, there are many things in life that you prepare for. Things like going to school, getting a job...reactions4comments
Vitamin D and Melanoma, Better Prognoses?...First snow before Halloween, last snow after Mother’s Day, life in Buffalo. This doesn’t happen every year, but the point is well...reactionscomments
Efudex RX for the Mind and Soul...Every day, people all over this great big world are preparing for medical procedures and treatments. They have been debriefed, given instructions...reactions3comments
5 Reasons Why We Love This Community...As Valentine's Day approaches, we're thinking of all the reasons why we love this community. I always like the "how long have...reactionscomments
See You Soon, Efudex!...You know how you can just tell when things are about to go south? That little voice in the far reaches of...reactions6comments
Skin Cancer Surgery on the Nose: Community Advice...Every skin cancer surgery is unique. That's why it's important to hear a range of possibilities before going under the knife. We...reactions1comment
Seborrheic keratosis or melanoma?...Does the spot in my pic look concerning? I went to the dermatologist today and they said it looked like seborrheic keratosis...reactions1reply
20 Years Fighting...2000- Starting having various places frozen due to pre-cancers, basal cells, and squamous cells. 2017- Started having minor surgeries to remove squamous...reactions2comments
My Skin Cancer Nightmare...I have dealt with skin cancer since 2000. I’ve been having precancer, basal cell, and squamous cell froze, burnt, scraped, and in-office...reactions3comments
Skin Cancer Is Cancer, Despite What Some People Say...I am familiar with the recommendation to not go on social media at night, because it can keep you from sleeping well...reactions22comments
My Skin Cancer Journal Giveaway (Now Closed)...From doctor’s appointments to medications to treatment plans, keeping track of everything related to your skin cancer can feel overwhelming. Staying organized...reactionscomments
Should I stop applying Efudex to an area that has already responded?...22 days into a 28 day treatment, once a day across entire face. My chin area has started to crust over and...reactions7replies
Lesions on scalp....I have three lesions on scalp which have been there for over 5 years. Can someone tell me what they are ?...reactions1replyMetastatic Melanoma
5 Atypical Mild-Moderate Moles, Very Scared...Hello, New to the forum. I'm 30 years old and went for my first skin check with a doctor, where she removed...reactions4repliesMetastatic Melanoma
Efudex and Pets: How to Keep Yours Safe...If you are like many pet owners, your furry pals keep you on your toes. They bring a smile to your face...reactions5comments