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...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...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...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...reactions1reply
Pack Your Parasol!...While communicating with one of our community members, my response included a rhetorical question about bringing back the parasol as a fashion...reactionscomments
College Students and Tanning...“You look great. You’re so tan!” Ah...the college years in the 1980’s in Southern California, full of fraternity parties, dinner dates, movies...reactionscomments
What is photodynamic aka "blue light" therapy like?...Have you used photodynamic or blue light therapy? What advice would you share?...reactions20replies
Practicing Long-Term Monitoring...Many of our community members feel that awareness is about self-advocacy and diligence. Monitoring yourself or your loved ones for skin cancer...reactionscomments
What is it like to have a skin graft?...Does anyone have experience with skin grafts? Can you share what to expect and how to prepare and cope?...reactions1reply
Skin Picking: A Habit That's Hard to Break...My urge to pick at my skin while living with skin cancer is so strong – and often irresistible – that I...reactionscomments
Melanoma: A Blessing...You did not read that wrong, my malignant melanoma was a blessing in disguise. Let me start with a dream that woke...reactions2comments
Age Spots By Any Other Name...I remember exactly when it happened. I was driving to school, and I caught a glimpse of my hand wrapped around the...reactions2comments
Cumulative Sun Exposure..."But, I only tan once in a while." "I haven't burned in years." "It really is not a bad burn." "I need...reactionscomments
Can Atypical Moles Become Skin Cancer?...Atypical nevi, also called atypical moles or dysplastic nevi, have been associated with an increased risk of developing melanoma. However, the possibility...reactionscomments
What is Melanin?...Melanins are a diverse group of pigments that give rise to color in our skin, hair, and eyes. While melanins serve multiple...reactionscomments
Fear of Recurrence? Not Me. Well, Maybe Me...A few weeks ago, someone asked if I am afraid of a recurrence of skin cancer, and I immediately said, "No." I...reactions2comments
A Red Dot Appeared on My Cheek...A coworker mentioned she was going for her annual dermatologist skin check and I realized it had been a year since mine...reactions7comments
Sun Safety vs. Summer Fun: Finding the Balance...Here in the UK we’re in the midst of our hottest summer in decades. There are sun-bleached patches of grass in my...reactionscomments
