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...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...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...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...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...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...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...reactions3comments
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...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...
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...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...
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...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...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...
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...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...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...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...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...reactionscomments
