Two Doctors For Two Diseases Of The Skin...It might seem odd to have back-to-back appointments with two dermatologists in the same office, but it’s better than making two trips for my two diseases of the skin. I...reactionscomments
In A Nightmare, Going Without Sunscreen...Strange but true, I had a nightmare about sunscreen. I was on vacation in a tropical location, and I forgot to pack my sunscreen. I panicked. Someone said, “No problem...reactions1comment
Efudex: Nothing Normal About It...“Normal” is a fairly relative term, isn’t it? It’s one of those things you fight your entire life trying to define and pinpoint. Whether it’s what a “normal” haircut looks...reactions58comments
Winter Sun Protection...Oh the weather outside is frightful But the fire is so delightful And since we've no place to go Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow! It’s that...reactionscomments
Elderly Mother and Skin Cancer...Hello All - I am the daughter of a 93 yr old mother who has invasive squamous cell carcinoma - diagnosed 2 yrs ago. My mother has had many Mohs...reactions7comments
How to know when you're done with Efudex treatment?...I just ended my third week on my chest and my fifth day on my face. My doctor told me absolutely nothing about treatment, just told me to apply for...reactions1reply
Healthy Skin Month Giveaway Terms & Conditions...Official Rules, Terms and Conditions for the Healthy Skin Month Giveaway NO PURCHASE NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN. A PURCHASE DOES NOT INCREASE YOUR CHANCES OF WINNING. VOID WHERE PROHIBITED...reactionscomments
Down, But Not Out...So far I’m not so thrilled with 2019. It bothers me that I’m saying this, because I’m almost always a positive-mood person. 2019, however, has come in like a lion...reactionscomments
Efudex...Hi there, I'm at day 12 of a '2 to 3 week treatment' for a precancer and I suffer a lot. Yeah I know, it is what it is. My...reactions1reply
California Here I Come, Worrying About My Skin...When I got invited to a wedding across the country in California, I thought about how much fun it would be, I thought about what I would wear, and I...reactionscomments
Survivors Speak: Yvonna on SCC & BCC Recurrence...Skin cancer is not one and done - treatments and checks go on indefinitely, as Yvonna's journey demonstrates. This endless cycle of diagnosis, treatment, and anxiety can take a real...reactionscomments
Do As I Say (And Not As I Want To Do)...I have a confession. I’m not always a model patient. Sometimes I want to hide places from my dermatologist. Not exactly hide them, I guess, but not point them out...reactions4comments
Working on a Kibbutz, Wrecking My Skin...When a friend shared a photo taken of himself in Israel a long time ago, I found a photo of me when I lived on a kibbutz in Israel. I...reactionscomments
Melanoma Recurrence and Your Diet...I have become very particular about what I eat. I made a commitment to maintaining a healthy diet over two years ago and lost 70 pounds and have been able...reactions1comment
Skin Cancer Anxieties: Relationships & Family...In this series, we discuss causes of anxiety for those facing physical illness and its side effects. Phrases in bold are the words of our community members across various conditions...reactionscomments
Is delay in treatment dangerous?...Is 3 months delay in discovery to Mohs treatment cause to worry? SCC on hand. Surgeon is busy and booked 3 months out. Thx....reactions4replies
Dangerous Delay?...SCC on hand. Mohs surgeon is booked 3 months out. is this delay pose serious consequence?...reactions2replies
My Anxiety Dreams...It’s not my fault that I go to so many doctors’ appointments. I go from one to the other as a result of having chronic conditions after my stem cell...reactionscomments
New Diagnosis, New Treatment, Same Old Anxiety...I recently had my 6-month checkup with my dermatologist. While I’m happy that it seems that I’m getting new, suspicious areas at a much slower pace than I used to...reactionscomments
What is a primary cancer?...What does the term primary cancer mean? You may hear that a cancer is a new primary vs a secondary cancer or a recurrence. What does the term primary cancer...reactions1reply
