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...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...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...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...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...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...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...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...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...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...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...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...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...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...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...reactions1comment
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...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...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...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...reactions1reply
