People Who Are Living With Skin Cancer

Jeff

Day After Mohs Surgery

The procedure was very quick, No more than 20 minutes total to remove a dime sized lesion. The only bad part was the burning from the numbing medicine. It was weird hearing all the noises because the cancer was on my temple about two inches from my ear and the smell from the cauterization was awful but brief. The surgeon was outstanding which... Read more Chevron

posted 11/15/2008, comment (1)|

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lovelife

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new to this

Hi Everyone, I am currently just getting started on this journey. I have been diagnosed with stage III melanoma. I just had the melanoma removed and one lymph node tested, which came back positive. I now and going back in on the 29th of october to have more lymph nodes removed and my doctor said we would go from there. As fo goes... Read more Chevron

posted 10/22/2008, comment (1)|

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patriciazon

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how or if I should use aldera

I am a female, 56yrs.old and work outside selling cars. I was diagnosed with pre-skin cancer and given a sample of Aldara {starter pkg single use} and told to use, no prescription necessary. I was then visited by a estitition who suggested her treatment.(chemical peel) and and wait to use the aldara during the winter. I did 3... Read more Chevron

posted 10/02/2008, comment (1)|

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Happy

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Atypical cells?

I just had Mohs on my cheek - pathologist stated there were still atypical cells. Doctor gave me choice of flap/skin graft or sewing up and using topical cream after it heals. I chose letting him close the wound - did I do the right thing?

posted 06/18/2008, comments (2)|

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Mz. Mim

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hyperpigmentation

I am a 51 year old Latina woman. I have really bad hyperpigmentation on my feet, no where else thank God. Doctors have said that there's basically nothing that can be done. I've tried everything from over the counter fading creams to the very expensive prescription Tri-Luma cream. I have a hard time believing there's nothing that can... Read more Chevron

posted 05/20/2008, comments (2)|

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