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...reactions2comments
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...reactions6comments
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)?...reactions3replies
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?...reactions1reply
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?...reactions3replies
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...reactions4comments
Mother with Invasive Squamous Cell Carcinoma...Hello - I write here for my mother. She has had many burns and Mohs surgery for squamous cell growths. She has had reconstructive surgery on her left, lower eye...reactions23comments
I Get By With a Little Help From My Friends...I have to share about a time that hit me like a brick. I was in Philadelphia with other contributors and moderators from Skincancer.net and other similar health community-based websites...reactionscomments
Skin Cancer Anxieties: Isolation & Misunderstanding...In this series, we discuss causes of anxiety for those facing physical health conditions. Phrases in quotes are the words of our community members across various conditions on what it’s...reactionscomments
10,000 Reasons to Celebrate...At the end of September 2018, SkinCancer.net got its 10,000th ‘like’ for our Facebook page (here’s looking at you, Michael H!). I admit I had been keeping an eye on...reactionscomments
Coping with Reality: Dermatologist Visit Edition..."Everything off but your underwear, gown open to the back. We'll be back to get started in a few" - who knew these words would become as second nature to...reactions2comments
Can I ask a derm for a more thorough skin check?...We've heard of community members having to ask for a look at their scalp or more private areas. Have you ever had to ask for a more thorough skin check?...reactions4replies
Efudex: This, Too, Shall Pass...I’ve had moments of panic, and I am sure you have as well. I’ve panicked when I’ve been pulled underwater by a strong wave. I’ve felt what can only be...reactions5comments
3 days post BCC excision...My friends said this would be no big deal, but I'm very emotional looking at 3 in. of stitches down my arm. I wasn't expecting this....reactions3replies
New with BBC...Hi, noticed a small mole on my back couple of years ago. Pointed it out to my Gp. She felt it was nothing to worry about but asked if I...reactions4replies
From Head to Toe, Skin Cancer Can Appear in Unexpected Places...The places where I didn’t know you could get skin cancer – inside your outer ear and under your toenail – are places where it actually can happen. I know...reactionscomments
CBD Oil (The Legal Kind) and Skin Cancer...The state where I live, Indiana, isn’t known for being particularly progressive. CBD oil was a hot topic in legislation for a long time before our governor signed a bill...reactions8comments
Get Naked (!!!), Get Checked..."Get Naked, Get Checked." I've said this statement multiple times, trying to encourage people to get a skin check. I don't know if I'll ever stop saying it. However, we...reactions8comments
Skin Cancer and Your Diet...Can what you eat help prevent skin cancer? Mounting evidence says that when it comes to your skin and cancer, the old adage is true. You (and your skin) are...reactionscomments
What does "in transit" melanoma mean?...From a community member on Facebook: Can you explain the difference between reccurrence vs “ in transit “ melanoma? I’ve found some articles on the internet but thought I’d see...reactions1reply
