Melanoma Monday: The Today Show Tries to Break Guinness World Record...On Monday, May 7th, the Today Show is going to try to break the Guinness World Record for “Most people applying sunscreen simultaneously.” The current record is 1,822 people, and...reactionscomments
Can Effudix on a small area upper back be covered?...Uncovered could mean Effudix is spread to, and damage, nearby skin but the consumer leaflet advice is to leave the skin uncovered when using Effudix....reactions3replies
From Baby Oil to Squamous Cell Carcinoma...I realize now that mother knew best when she said to stop using baby oil and a reflector and get out of the sun. But it was the 1960s and...reactions1comment
In Sickness, In Health...This April, my husband and I will celebrate eight years of marriage and thirteen years as a couple. Reflecting on our time together, I’m flooded with fun memories of us...reactionscomments
Has anyone had Mohs surgery after excisions failed?...The margins came back positive for BCC both times, but pathology says it’s superficial. Have a consult with a Mohs Specialist next week. To discuss a topical ointment is a...reactions4replies
Tips for Excision...Hello SkinCancer.net community, I recently had a scrape biopsy on a mole that is directly under my bra clasp on my back. It wasn't bad but it turns out I...reactions2repliesTreatment
Tattoos and Skin Cancer...I don't have any tattoos, but I know plenty of people who do. Some are tiny and single-colored. Others are described as a "sleeve" and cover most of the arm...reactions1comment
What does BCC with focal infiltrative features mean?...I saw my results today and my doctor has not called yet but what does this exactly mean?...reactions4replies
Spring Break = Sun, Fun, and Skin Cancer Forever?...There’s something a bit magical about this time of year. There are hints that Spring will soon be here; the days are starting to get a little longer, my hyacinths...reactionscomments
In Memory of Nicholas...My story begins in 1993. My husband was diagnosed with melanoma. He has actually had 3 melanoma surgeries in his life so far and has been fortunate so far. Not...reactions8comments
Can you get melanoma on parts of the skin not seen?...This sounds like a crazy question but I have 2 spots that are concerning to me but whenever I am outside in the sun, my bathing suit bottoms cover them...reactions4replies
I Thought Dermatology Was Only For Plastic Surgery Or Botox!...I had never seen a Dermatologist, until I was referred to one, in 2008, at 47 years old. I'm a fair skinned, Irish redhead, that lived in sunny Cal for...reactions1comment
Say Yes to the Dress and No to the Tan...Spring is here and somewhere out there a prom dress is being fitted, a limousine is being reserved, and a photographer is being handed a deposit. Somewhere between the harried...reactionscomments
Ronni Gordon...Ronni Gordon comes to skin cancer via too much time in the sun, a fair complexion, the after effects of multiple stem cell transplants, and long-term prednisone use. She is...
My Melanoma Nightmare Part Two: A Hole in My Head...After learning my diagnosis, I met with my dermatologist who explained that melanoma is staged by thickness. My tumor measured 2.05mm, or about as thick as a nickel. She explained...reactions1comment
Danielle Dahm...Danielle Dahm was previously an advocate at SkinCancer.net Danielle Dahm was diagnosed with Stage III Malignant Melanoma in March of 2000. She had multiple surgeries that year and made it...
Protecting Eyes from the Sun...I have green eyes and have always felt sensitive to bright lights. Growing up in California always made me feel like I had to squint just to survive outside. Now...reactions2comments
Spring Break with Cancer and Friends...About 4 months ago, I was asked to go on a spring break trip. It wasn’t skiing, it wasn’t hiking, it was 7 days on a cruise ship making stops...reactionscomments
Shauna Reid...Shauna was previously an advocate on SkinCancer.net. Shauna Reid is a freelance writer who lives in Scotland, which suits her very pale skin much better than her native Australia ever...
Playing Armchair Doctor Could Be Dangerous!...Many people don’t give a lot of thought to skin cancer, until they or someone they know have been diagnosed with it. (I know I didn’t.) Chances are, though, that...reactionscomments
