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
Cherry Angioma or Skin Cancer...Hi, a few months back I noticed I had a blood blister on my breast. I do get spots quite often and I thought I had popped one and damaged...reactions1replyTips & Advice
Dangerous Driving...Check your blind spot. Don’t follow too closely. Check your tire pressure. Fix your tail light. Watch your sun exposure. What? Watch your sun exposure? Driving can be dangerous. But...reactions2comments
Confessions Of A Sunscreen Slacker...The winter of 2019 has been a doozy-no doubt about it. The state of Tennessee was no wallflower during the party of temperature extremes, insanely strong winds, and flash-floods. I’m...reactionscomments
Forehead & Scalp...What should one expect with treatment on their forehead and scalp. Will there be tightness, pain, or numbness? Share your knowledge and hear what others are saying in the forum...reactions7repliesTreatment
SCC Treatment Side Effects...Hi, I have been dealing with this form of skin cancer for about 8 years now. I just finished 15 radiation treatments on my left ankle and right shin bone...reactions2comments
Cutless Biopsies...Technology advances have made it possible to detect some cancers without a traditional biopsy; a start-up company in California is potentially making it possible to detect skin cancers without a...reactionscomments
