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
Practicing Self Care on a Budget...Last week, we defined and described the importance of self-care, and gave some examples of how you can practice it in your daily life. While some tasks are easier than...reactionscomments
Less IS More!...Two weeks ago today, I underwent my second surgery to have my nose reconstructed after having to have another serious Mohs procedure to remove a recurring BCC tumor called Morpheaform...reactions6comments
Made it in the Shade? Sunglass Protection...Nothing says “cool” like a great pair of shades. In Southern California, where I grew up, picking out a good pair of sunglasses was almost a religious ritual. For many...reactionscomments
How long does lower leg excision take to heal?...Hi. I had a BCC excised from my lower right leg (just above the ankle) 17 days ago. The stitches were removed 3 days ago. The incision was about 2.5...reactions4replies
Pill Story: These Two Should Talk...One of my daily medications puts me at greater risk for skin cancer, and another is supposed to decrease my risk. The one decreasing my risk makes sense, but the...reactionscomments
Why Is Self-Care Important and How Can We Practice It?...Self-care has been an ever-evolving concept in our world for decades. Originally, the World Health Organization defined self-care in the 1980’s as “activities individuals, families and communities undertake with the...reactionscomments
Clouds Hanging Over My Sunny Days?...A comment I hear frequently from people newly diagnosed with skin cancer is that they’re worried they’ll never be able to be in the sun again. And that seems to...reactionscomments
