A Less Invasive Treatment for Skin Cancer....Is It Right For You?...Treatment for basal cell and squamous cell cancers can often include excising, or cutting out, the cancerous area. This sometimes leaves a patient with an area that may be heavily...reactionscomments
How Can We Talk To Friends About Skin Cancer Dangers?...I recently saw a Facebook post from a friend. She mentioned that she had X number of weeks left to get a tan during spring break and I have to...reactions3comments
The Dreaded C Word...My skin cancer journey began when I discovered a tiny, little, brown spot on the tip of my nose. It was so tiny that I initially shrugged it off. Never...reactions2comments
May is Skin Cancer Awareness Month: For some, it’s awareness every day...This month is Skin Cancer Awareness Month; a month dedicated to educating people about skin cancer, how to incorporate regular skin checks into your wellness regime, stories, and other prevention...reactions2comments
TK Sellman...TK was previously a patient leader on SkinCancer.net. TK Sellman, RPSGT CCSH is a career journalist (Columbia Chicago, ’90). She was diagnosed with idiopathic hypersomnia in 2010, which inspired her...
It’s Only a Mole...As a young kid I visited the beach every summer. I never really wore sunblock because I usually tanned. One year I actually got so burnt though, that I was...reactions2comments
Good To Gripe About Efudex With Someone Who Knows...It’s comforting to have an “Efudex buddy” who knows what I go through when I apply the chemotherapy cream to my skin. Sometimes, though skin cancer is no laughing matter...reactions2comments
How Ruminating Can Make You Suffer...I’m not sure what makes worry spike and then subside. It could be something I say to myself, or a few words that someone says to me, or just a...reactionscomments
Melanoma and Anxiety...Melanoma gives me anxiety. In my worst moments, when I am stressed by other things or when I am tired, it really taxes me. I know that people have it...reactionscomments
Has anyone used chemo wraps to treat skin cancer?...We recently heard from a community member who's dealing with the side effects of chemo wraps for skin cancer. She mentioned extreme itching and quite a bit of pain. Can...reactionsreplies
Tanning: A Girl's Lesson Learned...Once upon a time, there was a young girl who liked the burn--she craved it, in fact. This same young girl believed with the whole of her heart that her...reactionscomments
When a Melanoma Death Hits a Nerve...After years of being divorced and single, and going on many bad dates, I finally met a nice guy. He’s tall, intelligent, funny, and kind, he likes my dog, he’s...reactions2comments
Skin Cancer and Your Pets...There’s no doubt that many of us think of pets as members of our family. Did you realize that your pet can get skin cancer, just like the other members...reactionscomments
Ocular Melanoma...Share your experiences and questions about ocular melanoma. As always, keep in mind our community rules when posting!...reactions8repliesMetastatic Melanoma
Assembling Your Best Healthcare Team...One of the first steps in managing your skin cancer is assembling the best healthcare team for you. Having the support of friends, family, and significant others can be beneficial...reactionscomments
A Friend Died...Again...It’s March 1, 2019. My friend died of cancer…again. This is not the first time, nor the second. In the midst of my grief, I make a mental count of...reactions7comments
Can't Believe This Happened to Me...Moonmomma talks about the trauma of diagnosis and realizing the relationship between melanoma mental health... I practically grew up on the beach. I like to think of myself as young...reactions6comments
Bug Bite, or Skin Cancer?...I’ve had skin cancer for so long that it’s become a way of life for me. Every day I catch myself doing a skin check for anything new or suspicious...reactions6comments
Dangers of Using Sun for Vitamin D...My mother is 93 yrs old with invasive squamous cell carcinoma. She can’t take vitamin D orally, so she sits in the sun for about 30 - 40 minutes on...reactions1comment
When Your Husband Has Skin Cancer: An Interview...In 2017, my dad was diagnosed with melanoma on his shoulder. I remember that my parents told me casually, but my heart started racing. My hunch is their desire to...reactionscomments
