The Blessing of a Good Support System...You may have heard that having a good support system is key when you’re battling a health condition. I have heard it...reactionscomments
Prednisone: The Good and the Bad...One of my daily medications puts me at greater risk for skin cancer, and another is supposed to decrease my risk. The...reactionscomments
Protecting Your Skin With Clothing...Whether you've had skin cancer or not, protecting your body is imperative - especially when you want to have fun outdoors. Luckily...reactionscomments
Thirty Two and Counting: A Holiday Perspective...I owe a lot to the lady at the pool party. In the summer of 1988, I was in Whittier, California, minding...reactionscomments
Suspicious Spot On My Lip: Part 1...July was an eventful month this year. My sister got married, my son prepared to begin his freshman year in college, we...reactions2comments
Confusion About Niacinamide...My dermatologist said to take 500 milligrams of niacinamide, twice a day, because studies show that this form of Vitamin B3 cuts...reactions2comments
Has anyone tried Libtayo for skin cancer treatment?...A community member asks about Libtayo skin cancer treatment after multiple Mohs. Do you have any experience with Libtayo? Share in the...reactions1reply
A Step in the Right Direction: Melanoma Rates Falling!...Raising skin cancer awareness works. Let me say that again, because this is important. Raising skin cancer awareness WORKS. Know how I...reactionscomments
Even the Simplest Skin Care Routine Takes Time...I once got a facial. OK, maybe I got a couple. It was so long ago that I can’t remember when it...reactionscomments
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...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...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...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...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...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...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...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...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...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...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...reactions4replies
