Cryosurgery: Knowing When Enough is Enough...I would be lying to you if I told you that each experience with every doctor I have ever had was a pleasant one. We have all had an appointment...reactions4comments
Is Overseas Sunscreen More Effective?...I remember the first time that I went into a chemist’s shop when I was living and working in London. Now, when I type chemist, I mean what we may...reactions1comment
When do Efudex effects start?...I have Squamous Cell Cancer on my hand, dr wants me to use this cream 2x a day on tops of both hands and arms for 14 days. I am...reactions1reply
For Richer or For Poorer?...Back in the day traditional wedding vows highlighted the commitment of marriage in referring to staying with one’s spouse in both the good times and the bad. The vows spoke...reactionscomments
My Skin Cancer Surgery, in Pictures...At my last six-month checkup with my dermatologist, she saw a small area on my chest that needed to be biopsied. My doctor called me a couple of days later...reactions10comments
Laughing at Cancer...In 2014 I had melanoma removed from my chest. The next year I underwent a lateral neck dissection, scapula tip harvest and lower mandiblectomy. 2016 I had melanoma. 2018 I...reactions4comments
What is this weird spot?!!...Hello, First time poster here. I have an odd looking red spot on my face that started from a shaving cut a couple years ago. It seems to always get...reactions1reply
Not Happy About My Hands...When I was dating, I often tried to hide my left hand under the table when we were sitting at a restaurant or in other places. The hands are a...reactionscomments
Skin Cancer - My Journey...Skin cancer is unusual, it is not like any other cancer in that you are never sure when it will return or where; the skin is the largest organ in...reactions5comments
Dear Melanoma...We asked the community to give melanoma a piece of their mind. We had tons of responses from members sending their "Dear Melanoma ___" messages. The biggest takeaway: survivors and...reactionscomments
Skin cancer screening soon...I am going in for a screening soon. I have had them before. I have had biopsies. So far two basal cells. It’s a concern since my mom had melanoma...reactions4replies
Designs on Tanning...Thanks to Hulu, I am having a moment. It’s not the kind of moment you have when you get teary over a Kate Winslet movie. I’m not even talking about...reactionscomments
Should I get a second opinion about clear margins?...I just had a stage 0 Lentigo maligna melanoma in situ surgically excised by my dermatologist. Margins came back clear. Should I go to a cancer center just in case...reactions1reply
Thinking About Skin Cancer as a Chronic Disease...A while ago, when someone who knew I had had skin cancer asked me how I was, I said I was clear…for now. But I said I knew that I...reactions2comments
My Skin Care Routine & What's In My Bag After Melanoma...After having melanoma I’ve become extra vigilant about skincare. My skin is naturally very dry, bordering on reptilian in winter. So if I must slather myself daily in sunscreen it's...reactionscomments
What if I have to wait too long for an appointment and my skin cancer spreads?...Many folks in the community experience the anxiety that their skin cancer will spread while they wait for an appointment. Have you experienced this? Do you have any tips? Share...reactions4replies
Saying Yes When I Should Say No...The other day, I almost forgot to practice what I preach. Well, technically, I didn’t actually forget but I allowed a doctor’s office staff member to dismiss my concern when I...reactionscomments
Has anyone heard about massaging their scars?...A community member mentioned that they've been told to massage their scars after treatment. Have you ever heard this? Have you tried it? How were the results?...reactions1reply
Care Routine - SPF x 3...I’ve had skin cancer for over 24 years. Almost all of my cancerous areas have been basal cell carcinomas, with a few squamous cell carcinomas, and most of my basal...reactionscomments
Waiting Too Long for Squamous Cell on Chest?...I was diagnosed with squamous cell cancer after 1st biopsy in August 2019. Then I had second biopsy at the end of August because it came back. I have been...reactions6comments
