Skin Cancer - All People Who Are Living In "United States"

Ann

posted 07/03/2007, comments (6)

After Aldara Treatment

Hi, I found that a large scaly place on my right cheek was Squamous Cell Cancer on May 8th. Because of the large size my doctor wanted to try Aldara for one month. I applied it three time a week. I stopped on June 13th and visited the doctor on the 19th. He was well pleased with how it looked. It was very red... Read more Chevron

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dyester

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posted 06/30/2007, comments (10)

When Basal Cell Carcinoma becomes terminal

My sister has been fighting basal cell carcinoma for nearly 10 years. To make the whole situation even harder to cope with is the fact that she is 37 years old and developmentally disabled. She not only has had to suffer with a very agressive skin cancer, but also with mental retardation, autism, as well as verious other problems. What... Read more Chevron

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janice loughry

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posted 05/25/2007, comments (0)

what could this be?

i have a hard kinda knot on my face ive been to the doctor they have tested for cancer ,it was not. thank god! how can i get rid of this hard knot? i cant afford sergery,do they make special creams that will dissove it?

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Sarah

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posted 03/14/2007, comments (0)

Mohs Surgery: Financial Assistance Programs for the Uninsured -- Oregon

If you are uninsured, how much could Mohs surgery, a specialized skin cancer surgery with high cure rates, cost?Mohs surgery at the Oregon Health & Science University, Department of Dermatology in Portland:Up to $6,000 depending on the severity and spread of the cancer. But, OHSU hospital may waive 50 to 100 percent of the cost, depending... Read more Chevron

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posted 02/13/2007, comments (0)

Musings on Skin Cancer for Runners

The news article Marathoners Run a Greater Risk for Skin Cancer reports serious worries for those of us who run every day and largely run outside. At first glance, the advice sounds straightforward -- run when the sun is less intense, wear gear that offers greater protection, use sunblock. But for me, at least, it turns out to be a tall... Read more Chevron

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