How To Not Beat Yourself Up (Part 1)...If you’ve ever been too hard on yourself, you’re not alone. When it comes to skin cancer, this can manifest as, “I shouldn’t have spent so much time in the...reactionscomments
Cancer and Children: Finding the Words...Childhood is a time of questioning, discovery, and learning. The years from birth to young adulthood are filled with limitless curiosities, and each and every day brings a new situation...reactionscomments
Darlene Fidlow...Darlene was previously an advocate on SkinCancer.net. I am a 55 year old working Mom from New Jersey. I come from a very large family, double digits! However, I on...
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...reactions6replies
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...reactions3comments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactions1reply
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...reactionscomments
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...reactions2comments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactions4repliesDiagnosis
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...reactionscomments
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...reactions6repliesTreatment
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...reactionscomments
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...reactions1comment
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...reactionscomments
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...reactions4comments
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...reactionscomments
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 -...reactionscomments
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...reactions2comments
