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
The Drip, Drip, Drip of Skin Cancer...The feeling when I head to the dermatologist is usually a level below apprehension but above mere curiosity. What will she find this time? There’s always something, even if it’s...reactions9comments
Sunscreen vs. Suntan Lotion: No Contest...It’s here again! Spring came! Along with it came the burning desire (no pun intended) to seek out the sun’s rays while enjoying time at the beach, backyard barbeques, and...reactionscomments
CapHat Review...Spring is upon us. I live in Buffalo, NY, where everyone packs nearly every outdoor activity into just a few of the warm months. Whether it be fishing, ballgames, festivals...reactionscomments
Anyone else end up with infection during Efudex and what type of antibiotics did you receive?...Hi everyone I'm fairly new to the group. So I have a question if anyone else has experienced what I'm about to say. My skin cancer covers about 90% of...reactions1reply
Skin Cancer Prevention and Vitamin B3...Researchers believe that nicotinamide, (also referred to as niacinamide and niacin), a form of vitamin B3, could have a protective effect on the skin, possibly reducing the risk for melanoma...reactions7comments
Thankful That My Journey Continues...To say that my skin cancer journey has been full of highs and lows would be an understatement. In 1995, I was first diagnosed with melanoma in situ on my...reactions4comments
Sunscreen, What Does It Mean?...Go to your local pharmacy and pick up a bottle of sunscreen. Do you have your secret decoder ring? Do you have a translator? Do you have a doctorate in...reactions2comments
New FDA Regulations For Sunscreen...Yes, you can still wear the sunscreen you have in your cabinet. In fact, you SHOULD still wear the sunscreen you have in your cabinet. Wearing sunscreen is an important...reactionscomments
Times We've Felt Shamed For Not Tanning...We recently shared Erin's video about tanning pressures on Facebook. She discusses being called names, tanning to fit in, and finally breaking away and embracing her natural skin tone. The...reactionscomments
Melanoma, Finally Some Good News!...Sigh...it does get discouraging at times. When I read about another person with melanoma or a friend has it, or when I find a weird mole and have to see...reactionscomments
How To Be Kind To Yourself...Ever look at yourself in the mirror and think your face doesn’t look so great? Or look down at areas of your skin with discolorations or scars or other irregularities...reactions1comment
Has anyone else used Efudex on lip line?...Hi am on day 4 of Efudex for possible AKs on my upper lip am terrified. Had BCC removed from leg last year and thought I was all ok. Now...reactions12replies
Skin Cancer Anxieties: Financial Stress...In this series, we discuss causes of anxiety for those facing physical illness like skin cancer and its side effects. Phrases in quotes are the words of our community members...reactionscomments
Melanoma and Mental Health...Compassion fatigue is defined as “a state of exhaustion and dysfunction – biologically, psychologically, and socially – as a result of prolonged exposure to compassion stress.” Having melanoma is stressful...reactionscomments