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
Anyone here treated micronodular basal cell carcinoma?...I am getting 2 Mohs surgeries on my face. I just got my detailed pathology reports today, and one spot is nodular, the other is micronodular, which is more aggressive...reactions3replies
My Melanoma Nightmare: A Bump on My Head...It all started with a little bump on my scalp that I found in 2015 while my husband and I were in Colorado celebrating our ten-year anniversary. I asked him...reactions6comments
Has anyone treated the lip area with Efudex?...I have treated my chest and face with Efudex, but I haven't treated my lips. I'm looking for any pointers on how to best go about avoiding ingesting the cream...reactions11replies
If Scars Could Speak...I remember looking down at my left forearm for the first time after my surgery in 1988. The surgical stitches were very obtrusive as they wrapped around half of the...reactionscomments
Take Heart, Dear Advocates...My skin cancer journey began in 2007 with a melanoma diagnosis, and my advocating against tanning began a few years later when I joined Facebook. I began by sharing articles...reactionscomments
Ask the Advocates: Mental Wellbeing After Diagnosis...We asked our advocates for their perspectives on the different emotions that come at each step of the skin cancer journey. In part one, we learn about the emotional impact...reactionscomments
Has anyone had a spot removed from the bottom eyelid?...I have a new freckle that popped up on my eyelid last October. During my skin check my dermatologist instructed me to watch it for any changes since it's a...reactions2replies
The Unpredictability of Squamous Cell Carcinoma...I’ve had skin cancer since 1995. Early on, my skin cancer seemed pretty predictable-- every couple of years, I’d be in my plastic surgeon's office making preparations for the removal...reactions8comments
Rachel Tapley...Rachel was previously an advocate for SkinCancer.net. Rachel Tapley is a 38 year-old Air Force veteran who lives in Florida with her husband and their five year-old daughter. She lived...
How Do I Feel?...A skin cancer diagnosis stinks. It is scary. One goes through a myriad of emotions that begin the first day you hear the “c” word and continues throughout your life...reactionscomments
Skin Cancer and Sun Protection for Firefighters...In February 2018, researchers from the "Firefighter Cancer Initiative" published new information about the risk of skin cancer for firefighters. According to this research, firefighters may have a higher risk...reactionscomments
Skin Cancer 101: Life Lessons...Skin cancer has been my teacher since 2007. I am enrolled in a class from which I can’t seem to graduate. I didn’t sign up for this course, but I...reactions7comments
UPF Clothing...Sun safety recommendations often focus on avoiding direct sunlight and lathering on sunscreen with a high SPF value, however, there is more that can be done to protect from harmful...reactionscomments
My Diagnosis Journey...I was diagnosed with malignant melanoma during the summer of 1988. My thirty-year survival anniversary is this year! I often am asked how I discovered my skin cancer. I tell...reactionscomments
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...reactions1comment
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...reactions5replies
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...reactions12repliesTips & AdviceSurgery