Skin Cancer: Community Problem, Community Fix...A few years ago, I loaded up the car and drove to Albany, New York, our state capital. Along with a contingent...reactions1comment
I’m Here. How Can I Help? 5 Ways to Be Supportive...Mental health is an important aspect of wellbeing for people who have or have had skin cancer. People in our community experience...reactionscomments
Making Headway With Our Youth...“Wait an hour to swim after you eat.” “Don’t run with scissors.” “Eat all your food, there are starving children in (name...reactionscomments
Jinx! Buy Me Some Sunscreen!...“Jinx” is such a fun word. We normally associate it with silly times with siblings or friends, and it almost always brings...reactionscomments
Has anyone had reconstructive surgery or scar treatments after Mohs?...We've heard a wide range of community member experiences with further treatments after Mohs surgery. Share your experiences with reconstructive surgery or...reactions4replies
Collecting My Family History of Skin Cancer...Skin cancer is usually caused by a combination of many factors such as the environment, lifestyle, and other changes that happen to...reactionscomments
Melanoma, a Pain in the Neck...I remember loving baseball hats as a child. I played little league baseball and nothing was better than getting my uniform. Back...reactions5comments
FeaturedImmunotherapy & Post-Treatment Side Effects...Who has had immunotherapy? I had Ipi/Nivo combo (one infusion) and landed in the hospital for severe response. I then went to...reactions4repliesSide EffectsTreatment
Afraid of SCC spreading - can I remove it myself?...Just diagnosed with squamous skin cancer. Was disappointed that system can't get me in for another 10 days and then only a...reactions2replies
Nightmarish Spot: Cause for Concern...The last time I went to one of my dermatologists, she gave me an assignment to perform at my convenience. It was...reactions10comments
I only have to use Efudex for 4 days. How severe will my side effects be?...2x/day for 4 days...reactions6replies
Hailey Crider...Hailey is a Stage IV Melanoma survivor, who was diagnosed when she was just 29 years old. Born and raised in sunny...
Remember to Put on Sunscreen in the Winter...It was four degrees, but sunny, on the morning of the 5K run that I had signed up to do. The Hot...reactionscomments
Tanning Beds, Don't Be Fooled...Indoor tanning beds are dangerous. Look it up. This is true according to the American Cancer Society, the Skin Cancer Foundation, the...reactionscomments
Anyone tried Efudex with Calcipotriene?...Anyone try Efudex with Calcipotriene in large area of legs to dry and address multiple AKs? Thanks and happy holidays!!...reactions2replies
Breathing a Sigh of Relief (and Thankfulness)...In October, my fellow Health Union advocates and I spent several days together at a conference, and during a breakout session of...reactions2comments
Basal Cell Carcinoma vs Sebaceous Hyperplasia...Hi..I've been trying to get an appointment with dermatologist however their computers are down for two days now. So I have been...reactions4repliesTreatment
I Am More Than My Diagnosis: A Year in Review...In our Impact of Cancer Survey we asked what terms people diagnosed with cancer preferred and disliked. The answers were all across...reactionscomments
4 Gifts That Trump Tanning Visits...The holidays have come and gone, and you had a limited number of days to get those stocking stuffers and last-minute gifts...reactionscomments
Ten Life Saving New Year’s Resolutions: How Did I Do?...So, it’s the year 2020. I can’t believe it, really. Seems like yesterday we were all concerned about Y2K and its possible...reactionscomments
