Less IS More!Two weeks ago today, I underwent my second surgery to have my nose reconstructed after having to have another serious Mohs procedure to remove a recurring BCC tumor called Morpheaform...reactions6comments
Thankful That My Journey ContinuesTo say that my skin cancer journey has been full of highs and lows would be an understatement. In 1995, I was first diagnosed with melanoma in situ on my...reactions4comments
A Peel Gone BadHi. Nina M encouraged me to come over here with my “story” which is more of a query than anything. In 2008 and 2012, I had Efudex treatments for face...reactions2comments
30 Plus Years and Still Fighting...I'm 57 and have been battling pre-cancers and basal cells since my late 20s. As I age, I can tell they are popping up more often. I've lost count of...reactions4comments
Face In The MirrorIt was a small red dot on the side of my nose. I covered it with cream and concealer. At age 60, I was not only fighting crow’s feet but...reactions2comments
SCC Treatment Side EffectsHi, I have been dealing with this form of skin cancer for about 8 years now. I just finished 15 radiation treatments on my left ankle and right shin bone...reactions2comments
Elderly Mother and Skin CancerHello All - I am the daughter of a 93 yr old mother who has invasive squamous cell carcinoma - diagnosed 2 yrs ago. My mother has had many Mohs...reactions7comments
Fluorouracil cream vs freezing it offRecently my dr said that I have to either get the precancer above my lip frozen off or use the cream. I am very nervous and worried about using the...reactions4comments
Feeling BlessedHi, I'm new here. I am 50 years old. I am a mother, wife, and loves horseback riding. My story starts out with a wart on the side of my...reactions2comments
Sick of Skin CancerI am 69. I retired to Florida almost 4 years ago. I have been plagued with skin cancer including melanoma. It started showing up just after 2 years here. I...reactions11comments
The Power of Talking About Skin ExamsOver the past year and a half, I've noticed a powerful wave of awareness wash over my team of colleagues at Health Union. Since we launched SkinCancer.net in June 2017...reactionscomments
Tan Skin Doesn't Mean I'm InvincibleSince my early 20s, I've gone to a few skin exams for precaution. I don't have a history of skin cancer in my family, but I did spend a lot...reactionscomments
My Basil Carcinoma SuccessI was using baking soda, vinegar, and others and it seemed to be working, but it came back after stopping. I bought a wart freeze-off kit and applied it. It...reactions6comments
Melanoma Can't Have Me!My first melanoma was fall of 2000. I had a small little dark spot on left forearm. It looked weird. I am a freckly and fair skinned person so having...reactions5comments
Who me? NO can’t be...My PCP identified a mole on my breast as suspicious at my annual physical in 2017. She gave me the option of her removing it or seeing a plastic surgeon...reactions1comment
My StoryI had worked as a Pharmacy Technician for 35 years. One day at work I squatted down to pick up something and it was like the muscles in my legs...reactions4comments
Mother with Invasive Squamous Cell CarcinomaHello - I write here for my mother. She has had many burns and Mohs surgery for squamous cell growths. She has had reconstructive surgery on her left, lower eye...reactions23comments
Melanoma: A BlessingYou did not read that wrong, my malignant melanoma was a blessing in disguise. Let me start with a dream that woke me up at 2:00 a.m. on January 1...reactions2comments
A Red Dot Appeared on My CheekA coworker mentioned she was going for her annual dermatologist skin check and I realized it had been a year since mine. At my annual physical my primary doctor checked...reactions7comments
The Squamous MonsterHello! I am new here and excited to be apart of a family that understands. I will make my story short as I could go on and on about it...reactions4comments