Melanoma Can't Have Me!...My first melanoma was fall of 2000. I had a small little dark spot on left forearm. It looked weird. I am a freckly and fair skinned person so having...Reactions0reactionsComments5 comments
Protecting Yourself While Still Living Life to the Fullest...Awareness, for some, means wanting to protect yourself, as well as those around you, from the sun as much as possible. Other versions of awareness for those living with the...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Who me? NO can’t be......My PCP identified a mole on my breast as suspicious at my annual physical in 2017. She gave me the option of her removing it or seeing a plastic surgeon...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
My Current Challenge, Part 1...I wasn’t sure if I was going to write about this. I was fine when I was writing about things that happened in the past, or about someone else’s current...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
What is typical incision length for basal cell?...Mine is 2 1/2”...Reactions0reactionsComments2 replies
Autumn Scenes and Sunscreen...Autumn is my favorite season. In my opinion, it’s hard to beat the still-warm days yet cooler nights of Fall. Every year, I look forward to the activities associated with...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Exciting Updates from Research in Merkel Cell Carcinoma...I recently attended a fascinating discussion in conjunction with the University of Washington Medical School and Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center. One of the speakers was Dr. Paul Nghiem, who...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
How to ask the doctor about more aggressive treatment?...Hello All - I recently wrote in regards to my mother who has invasive squamous cell carcinoma. We went to a visit recently with the dermatologist who has been treating...Reactions0reactionsComments2 replies
SPF: Best Sunscreens to Wear Under Makeup...Do you wear sunscreen underneath your makeup? Most women don't. Some fear that a layer of sunscreen will cause their face to look and feel greasy throughout the day, while...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
In 6 Words...We've all been in a meeting, a presentation, a class where we've been challenged to create an "Elevator Speech." I've had an elevator speech in my mind for a very...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
To Go or Not To Go – That Shouldn’t Be the Question...A funny thing about skin cancer is that many people don’t take it seriously. This, my friends is a mistake. If someone has chest pains, they are likely going to...Reactions0reactionsComments9 comments
Grammar and Sun Protection...“Don’t forget to wear your sunscreen!" It seems that no matter how many times we say it, people somehow are not getting the message about skin care and the sun...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Young Women and The Risks of Tanning...Would you subject yourself to increase risk of an earlier death for a chance to look better for a limited amount of time? Would you continue to raise that risk to...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Lets fight against cancer with CancerBro...Hi everyone my name is Mic and I am here to introduce you a very authentic and latest information on cancer and also they have cancer community and you can...Reactions0reactionsComments0 repliesTreatment
My Little White Spots: Cryosurgery Reflections...My lipstick looked crooked this morning. I guess it always looks like that, but today was the first time it really struck me that my lips truly look uneven. The...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Aftercare: What to Know About Facial Mohs Surgery...Having any kind of surgery can be overwhelming and with skin cancer often being found on the face, it can even be frightening. You may be wondering what to do...Reactions0reactionsComments4 comments
Do you have any tips for treatment on the scalp?...Surgery on one's head can be very scary! What would you tell someone who's nervous about an upcoming skin cancer treatment on their scalp (prep, what to expect, etc)?...Reactions0reactionsComments3 replies
What are your tips for finding a good oncologist?...Share your tips with fellow community members looking for an oncologist! If you haven’t found a good one, what challenges have you faced?...Reactions0reactionsComments1 replies
What are your tips for finding a good dermatologist?...Share your tips with fellow community members looking for a dermatologist! If you haven’t found a good one, what challenges have you faced?...Reactions0reactionsComments3 replies
My Story...I had worked as a Pharmacy Technician for 35 years. One day at work I squatted down to pick up something and it was like the muscles in my legs...Reactions0reactionsComments4 comments