Has anyone used Aldara cream (Imiquimod)?...Posting for a community member: Has anybody used the Aldara cream? My dr has prescribed this to put on my lower legs and ankles. Just wondering what experiences you have...Reactions0reactionsComments6 replies
Efudex And The Teacher...Efudex users are as diverse as the side effects produced by this powerful topical chemotherapy. From twenty-somethings to men and women in their sixties, Efudex is being prescribed across the...Reactions0reactionsComments3 comments
To Play, Or Not To Play, In The Full Sun?...We are women of a certain age. We are not playing tennis for the big bucks. Yet some players get particular about the height of the net. One friend actually...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Has anyone had the DecisionDx test?...SLNB came back negative, though there were some benign tumors, so my oncologist sent my biopsy to UC San Diego for a second look. I agreed to the DecisionDx test...Reactions0reactionsComments1 replies
Baby Boomer Men, Meds, and the Moon...Our parents and grandparents stormed the beaches of Normandy and helped put a man on the moon. Our brothers remember when Jackie Robinson broke the color barrier. Our sisters helped...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
A Peel Gone Bad...Hi. Nina M encouraged me to come over here with my “story” which is more of a query than anything. In 2008 and 2012, I had Efudex treatments for face...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Looking Out For Number One...I’ve said this before, and I’m pretty sure I’ll be saying it again. Listen up, friends, because this is important for you to know: you are your own best advocate...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Aggressive Basal Cell...Has anyone been told they have an aggressive Basel cell he said it went into the fat layer, and dummy me should of asked more questions .waiting on biopsy for...Reactions0reactionsComments4 repliesDiagnosis
Tips To Quit Smoking For A Healthier You...Did you know that people who smoke have a higher chance of dying from melanoma? Many of us know that quitting smoking can help us to be healthier, but it’s...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
New BCC or SCC spots on face...Hi, this is my first post on this forum. I have, in the past (5-6 years ago) had pre-cancerous spots on my face and chest. I have had: 5-FU for...Reactions0reactionsComments6 repliesTreatment
Penalty On Tom Brady For Sun Protection Advice...After each of Tom Brady’s six Super Bowl wins, people ask how the 41-year-old New England Patriots quarterback does it. His health regimen gets scrutinized, and with that, some dubious...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
This Spray Tan Stuff...“Magic mirror on the wall, who’s the fairest of them all?” asked that creepy queen in Snow White. The mirror had a disappointing answer for the queen. If I were...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Holy Smokes!...I was scrolling through my news feed earlier this week when a headline grabbed my attention: “Smokers Less Likely to Survive Dangerous Form of Skin Cancer Than Non-Smokers.” What?!? This...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
30 Plus Years and Still Fighting......I'm 57 and have been battling pre-cancers and basal cells since my late 20s. As I age, I can tell they are popping up more often. I've lost count of...Reactions0reactionsComments4 comments
A Skincare Routine That Works For You...We all know that the best way to protect yourself against sun damage and skin cancer is prevention. Wearing sunscreen should be a part of your daily routine, along with...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Vacations and Skin Cancer...Everyone loves a vacation, right? But whether you're sailing to a country in the Caribbean, skiing the slopes at Vail, or simply hitting the lake in your own hometown -...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Face In The Mirror...It was a small red dot on the side of my nose. I covered it with cream and concealer. At age 60, I was not only fighting crow’s feet but...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Cherry Angioma or Skin Cancer...Hi, a few months back I noticed I had a blood blister on my breast. I do get spots quite often and I thought I had popped one and damaged...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesTips & Advice
Dangerous Driving...Check your blind spot. Don’t follow too closely. Check your tire pressure. Fix your tail light. Watch your sun exposure. What? Watch your sun exposure? Driving can be dangerous. But...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Confessions Of A Sunscreen Slacker...The winter of 2019 has been a doozy-no doubt about it. The state of Tennessee was no wallflower during the party of temperature extremes, insanely strong winds, and flash-floods. I’m...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
