FDA Approves Immunotherapy Drug Libtayo for Advanced Cutaneous Squamous Cell Carcinoma...On September 28, 2018, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved Libtayo (cemiplimab-rwlc) for the treatment of metastatic or locally advanced cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma (CSCC). This approval is...reactionscomments
Mohs Surgery: I’m Too Young – Right?...Back when I had my first Mohs surgery, I noticed something – I seemed to be the youngest person in the waiting room. It may be interesting to know that...reactionscomments
Dermatologists and Dentists: Biopsy Fatigue...I am not a huge fan of going to see the dentist. The high-pitched drill, the pain, the needles: it’s all a bit too much at times. I don’t mind...reactionscomments
What symptoms alerted you to a problem spot?...What signs did you see that your mole or spot might be skin cancer? Were they the common symptoms or something else? If you didn't have any, how did they...reactions5replies
Skin Cancer Community on Instagram...Did you know that you can find the SkinCancer.net community on Instagram? We're excited to continue sharing the same great information and messages about living with skin cancer as part...reactionscomments
Anyone have melanoma tied to genetic mutations?...One of our community members is looking for information: “I’m having difficulty finding information/support for melanoma/skin cancer with genetics as the cause. It has been determined that my melanoma is...reactions3replies
Telling YOUR Story...I remember the very instant that it hit me. I was in Albany, New York, sitting in front of New York State Senator, Patrick Gallivan. I was part of a...reactionscomments
Face-Palms and Riding Mowers...Yard work is rolling to a close soon, for some of you that is. Those of us in the steamy and stubborn south have several weeks left to find creative...reactionscomments
Should I cut my hair for surgery?...I have been diagnosed with basal skin cancer on my head. I have very long hair. Should I cut my hair prior to surgery?...reactions3replies
I’m scared for biopsy results...I just had a small mole removed, the dermatologist looked at it, and said that it looked normal, though it was a little larger than an eraser and she said...reactions3replies
Scared for Biopsy Results...I just had a small mole removed, the dermatologist looked at it, and said that it looked normal, though it was a little larger than an eraser and she said...reactions2replies
Running with the Skin Cancer Warriors...Last Saturday, in the driving rain, I ran with a small but determined group of skin cancer warriors. As the Melanoma Research Foundation organizers and speakers repeated so eloquently, "Cancer...reactionscomments
How Do Liquid Biopsies Work?...Liquid biopsies are an exciting testing tool for skin cancer. This simple blood test can identify the genetic makeup of tumors and assess the best treatment plan in a non-invasive...reactionscomments
Skin Cancer - Party of 1...As the saying goes, "one is a lonely number". And as far as cancer goes, skin cancer is a lonely cancer. I’ve had skin cancer for over 23 years. For...reactions8comments
Do you get self-conscious about skin checks?...Did you ever get nervous about stripping down at the derm? Do you still?...reactions3replies
Advocating and Educating...Awareness can mean different things to different people. When it comes to skin cancer, awareness can refer to a connection with someone who has the condition, an understanding of what...reactionscomments
Wondering What You Did to Deserve Skin Cancer...When I got the diagnosis of skin cancer, my first thoughts were wondering what was going to happen to me. However, my next thoughts were wondering what I had done...reactionscomments
The Benefits of Physical Rehabilitation of a Person with Cancer, Part I...Hearing the dreaded diagnosis of cancer is something no one wishes to hear. Many questions come along with it… What kind? How bad? How long do I have? What do...reactionscomments
If a squamous cell carcinoma that was removed 4.5 years ago had spread, would I know by now?...Maybe this is a silly question. I had a relatively small cutaneous horn on the top of my ear for a few months (smaller diameter than a pencil) and the...reactions1reply
