Unique Melanomas...My story began in 1989 when I had something that itched on the back of my left thigh. I scratched it and it hurt so, being a nurse I found...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
How will BCC excision near the eye affect me?...I just had excision surgery to remove basal cell carcinoma from the corner of my eye medial canthus area. Has anyone else experienced this? I am wondering about my recovery...Reactions0reactionsComments5 replies
BCC on Legs...I am scheduled to have an excision of a BCC on my shin in about a month. This is my 3rd BCC, so I know what to expect with the...Reactions0reactionsComments12 repliesSurgeryTips & Advice
How To Talk To Children About Your Skin Cancer...Discussing cancer with children can be a daunting task. It may be tempting to want to shield children from the overwhelming, even scary, situation but the truth is that children...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Bahama Breezes and Skin Cancer...Over my daughter’s Christmas break from college, we went to the Bahamas for a week. Going on a beach vacation has been at the top of her want-to-do list for...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
A Day in the Life...As a malignant melanoma survivor, the thoughts of skin cancer never quite go away. My scars are a constant reminder of this journey that began back in 1988. Do I...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Tips for staying positive?...From the community: Sometimes negative emotions can be overwhelming. For example, when dealing with things like recurrence and scars. What helps you when you're getting bogged down?...Reactions0reactionsComments7 replies
Traveling During Cancer Treatment...“Can I travel between immunotherapy treatments?” “Is an airplane safe after chemo?” “How do I bring my medications through airport security?” If you’ve been diagnosed with advanced skin cancer, you...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Sunscreen use after skin cancer diagnosis?...It goes without saying that we all wear our sunscreens every single day, right? We have all learned that this damage from the sun and/or tanning beds was caused many...Reactions0reactionsComments6 replies
Facing February...February got here before I knew what was happening this year. When February hits, so does the fever. Days are getting just a tad bit longer. Spring, hopefully, is around...Reactions0reactionsComments5 comments
It's All In The Family...Skin cancer is not just an individual and personal issue for me. It is a family issue and in a larger sense, a community issue. What happens to me affects...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
7 Things to Know About Hospice...“Hospice” can be a scary word for patients and families, but in reality it is a wonderful service that offers so much in a time of need. One reason "hospice"...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Deanna Templeton...Deanna was previously an advocate at SkinCancer.net Deanna Templeton grew up in sunny Florida, where she spent years of weekends and summers at the beach. It wasn't until 2009, after...
Test Result Anxiety - The Adult Version...Remember when you were in school and had just taken a really hard test? And how anxious you were while waiting to find out how you did on it? And...Reactions0reactionsComments5 comments
Has anyone tried electron beam radiation therapy?...From the community: One of our members wants to know more about this treatment option. Has it ever been mentioned to you?...Reactions0reactionsComments1 replies
Biopsy and Results: An Interview Part 2...One of the many wonderful things about the community is that we can find things in common between our stories. In part 2 of this interview with former SkinCancer.net team...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Sun Exposure While Driving...Did you know that the average American spends 55 minutes per day behind the wheel, typically driving about 15,000 miles per year? While drivers may feel protected from the sun...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
What is an excision surgery like?...How can one prepare for excision and what should they expect?...Reactions0reactionsComments9 replies
Here We Go, Yet Again...You’d think it would get easier. I had just walked in the door after work. I hadn’t slept well the night before, and it had already been a long week...Reactions0reactionsComments5 comments
Melanoma Recurrence...Even after successful treatment, an individual’s battle with skin cancer may not be over. Once an individual has been diagnosed and treated for skin cancer, their risk of developing skin...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
