At Risk for Another Cancer?...I recently had 2 biopsies done The one on my temple is benign yeah! The one on my breast is another BCC margins from excision are clear. Does this mean...Reactions0reactionsComments5 repliesSurgery
You're Having Mohs Surgery? Advice For A Friend...“Guess who has a basal cell carcinoma?” my friend texted me last week. I was surprised and scared for her, and I texted back that I would talk to her...Reactions0reactionsComments22 comments
30 Year Survival Anniversary - A Time to Celebrate...Thirty years ago, I was diagnosed with malignant melanoma. Thirty years ago, my life changed. Thirty years ago, I changed my ways. Thirty years ago, I began a new journey...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
4 Simple Steps to Making the Most of Your Appointments...Hearing that you have cancer for the first time can be incredibly overwhelming. In fact, many patients feel that they are in shock after hearing the news, and have difficulty...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Alison Petok, MSW, LCSW, MPH...Alison Petok is an oncology social worker; she received her Master in Social Work and Master in Public Health from the University of Pennsylvania. She has worked in oncology research...
Does anyone have experience with melanoma in teenagers?...My son is 14 and we have found a spot on his back that turned really dark really fast. His grandmother passed away from melanoma and his dad had stage...Reactions0reactionsComments2 replies
Non-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
Pain after excision - how long will it last?...From the community: Curious how long until the pain's gone after excision....I had unstaged melanoma but a fairly large incision that 1 year later is still tender some days....Reactions0reactionsComments5 replies
A Squamous Cell Carcinoma Keratoacanthoma Recurrence...I have always considered myself a healthy person, I exercise regularly and eat fairly healthy. Skin cancer wasn’t even on my radar for health concerns. There were a few sunburns...Reactions0reactionsComments16 comments
Biopsy and Freezing and Surgery? Oh My!...The long Thanksgiving holiday was really good. My youngest daughter was home from college for five days, and she and I got to spend a lot of time together. My...Reactions0reactionsComments5 comments
Community Thoughts: Who Discovered Your Skin Cancer?...Our community on Facebook gave us a huge response when we asked who discovered their skin cancer. Now, we’re sharing the results. Didn’t get a chance to share on Facebook?...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
How Long for a Dermatologist Appointment?...I recently read an article in Women’s Health about the difficulty patients experience trying to get an appointment with a dermatologist, even patients who have found a suspicious growth/spot. The...Reactions0reactionsComments8 comments
Dealing with the Fear of Recurrence...Once you’ve had a diagnosis of skin cancer – whether melanoma, basal cell carcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma, or another type of skin cancer – there is a chance of the...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Saying No to Treatment Option...If you’ve received a diagnosis of basal cell or squamous cell carcinoma, you know how important it is to be diligent about sun awareness and monitoring your skin. (I’m only...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Kim Hill...Kim lives in sunny, and often stormy Florida. She has two degrees in Criminology and loves all-things crime and horror related. Kim is a full-time freelance writer, where her beloved...
New Relationship, Old Diagnosis...After I was diagnosed and finished the battle, the next scariest thought was, “How do I explain to my next boyfriend that it may not be my last battle?” The...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
New Year, New You! 8 Ready-Made Resolutions...Out with the old and in with the new--that’s what they say, isn’t it? Another new year is right around the corner. I feel that we all fall into one...Reactions0reactionsComments4 comments
How to explain that skin cancer is serious?...A lot of people don't understand how difficult skin cancer can be. How do you explain it to people who don't get it?...Reactions0reactionsComments14 replies
Survivor of a Deadly Spider Melanoma...I had a history of skin cancer - basically single cell carcinoma and I had the spots burned off with liquid nitrogen. I had check ups scheduled every six months...Reactions0reactionsComments5 comments
Skin Cancer--No Discrimination Here...Fair-haired and green-eyed, I was a prime candidate for developing skin cancer, and I did. Since having a malignant melanoma removed in 2007, I have discovered that I am, by...Reactions0reactionsComments3 comments
