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Skin Cancer

Is this skin cancer?
ive been getting these new freckles throughout my body over the past few months.Some on my belly,one on my finger,and some on my arms.I haven’t been out in the sun too much the past couple of months so I’m not sure where they came from.If anyone has an idea of what these could be please let me know.Im just worried it may…
Starting Yervoy after Keytruda for 8 Months. Need Advice.
Good morning to everyone, i was diagnosed w/stage 4 melanoma on 7/27/16. I was taking Keytruda for 8 months, doing excellent, until my last scan showed 2 new areas in my abdomen and the growth under my armpit starting to grow again. I am to start Yervoy on Tuesday and am really interested to know if anyone has been on it…
Interferon A 2b Survivors
I am looking for suvivors who had used the interferon treatments. Does anyone have any health issues that you would think were from this treatment? I think I am too young for the health issues i am now having.
New mole, help?
Hi everyone, I was wondering if I could get some insight on my new mole. I spotted it 2 days ago, it was dark brown and slightly raised. (It's in the middle of both pictures) The first picture is from when I spotted it. And the second picture is from today, I lightly scratched it(itchy) and some of it peeled off. It…
I woke up with this in the morning, no clue what it is. Help?
Hey everyone, So I woke up this morning with this beige-ish dot on my thumb and not sure what it is. It doesn't itch, it doesn't hurt, when I apply pressure to it, it still doesn't hurt and there's no bump, just a flat smooth surface. Link to picture: http://imgur.com/a/ruAJH Does anyone know what it is and do I have to…
Superficial Spreading Melanoma 10 years ago~now small nodule on lung
I'm freaking out!! Please ease my mind!! Chest X-rays every year for the past 9 years and now last week, an abnormal result! A small nodule was found on my left upper lung and I'm going for a CT scan tomorrow! Could this be related? The superficial spreading melanoma was very small 0.4mm and all excised with surgery! Have…
Basal cell carcinoma (perirectum)
We just got biopsy results yesterday that my mom has Basal cell carcinoma, its located on the perineum skin closer to the anus area. I haven't got to see report but this is all he told my mom and said its the most treatable type. My mom has had Melanoma in the past that was taken off by Wide local excision back in 2013…
Basil cell on my back,
I had a mole removed from my upper back, last year? It was right under my bra strap, so was getting irritated a lot. No problem, the dr just burned it off. And never heard anything else about. I was diagnosed with anal cancer this year. Just finished my treatments about 3 weeks. The dr send me to the dermatoligist some…
Enzymes work better than black salve - They worked for me.
I joined because people should share information. I am NOT posting pictures. Just take my word for it. I had a basal cell skin cancer on the hard inside disk of my ear, blow the top rim, for months. I had some proteolytic enzymes (protein eating/splitting enzymes) as a health supplement called Neprinol. You could try…
Sentinel Lymph Node Biopsy Outcome (Lymphedema, wounds)
I have just been diagnosed with a .89 thick melanoma, and have been told that I have the option to either have a sentinel lymph node biopsy performed or not do it. My doctor indicates little risk to this procedure, but I wonder if I am hearing the whole story. Has anyone had this procedure done without the complete lymph…
Deviated septum or flesh eating?
I had mrsa but is this just a deviated septum or is the flesh eating its way around the septum? I seen a ent specialist once he didn't say much just offered surgery I had lost my job and insurance and never had it fixed. I'm 27 now https://ibb.co/d6K9H5 its on.my profile pic as well
Skin graft
I recently found out that I have to have a skin graft after a series of tumors are removed from my scalp. The idea of shaving my head is bothersome, but what is really worrying me is the skin graft. I have no idea what to expect. I'm getting different information from everyone I speak with. Has anyone had this done? I…
Any metastatic melanoma survivors?
3 months ago I was diagnosed with metastatic melanoma in my right frontal lobe. It turned out to be the size of a golf ball when I had it removed in December. I am only 29 and I am wondering if anyone else out there has any similar experiences. The original melanoma was a small mole on my left arm which was removed when I…
Stage 2 Melanoma - Preventing Nausea when taking Dabrafenib (Tafinlar)
A friend of mine has Stage 2 Melanoma skin cancer and she is going to be taking Dabrafenib. Does anyone have experience taking this drug? Are there any tips or suggestions anyone can offer related to nausea when taking this medication? Thank you for any information you can provide!
Newly diagnosed with malignant Melonoma and unrelated Prostate cancer. Scared about delays in treatm
I have been diagnosed with 2 different types of cancer since late July and still have had no treatment. Prostate cancer was the first in late July and malignant Melanoma in mid Sept. I am scheduled to have surgery on Oct 8 to have 3 large lumps on my head and neck removed. It has been delay after delay and one 2 to 3 week…
Invasive squamous cell carcinoma - basaloid type
A few days ago my father was diagnosed with invasive squamous cell carcinoma - basaloid type, in the anal region. He's the first cancer patient in our family so we have no idea what to expect and are obviously very concerned. Does anyone have any recommendation/tips on how to prepare for chemo/radiation, etc.? Has anyone…
Basal cell carcinoma
Has anyone had Basal cell carcinoma on there face? I currently have it in 3 different areas and the only option is Mohs surgery which my insurance will not cover till i pay my high deductbile or i can take a pill called evridge i have been readfing online the side effects of the pill and i am not ready for them. i am…
My boyfriend was just told his moles were melanoma
hi. New here. My boyfriend just had 3 moles removed that they said are cancer. They did I biopsy of his lymphnode in his armpit near the moles. They said it was swollen. We haven't heard back yet. He has had 2 family members who had this and died very quickly. Werw scared but don't know much about this at all. What thw…
mole
I have had this mole on my ankle since birth, I am 29 years old. Should I have this biopsied or just keep an eye on it to see if it changes?
26 Year Old Female diagnosed with Melanoma
I was just diagnosed with Stage 1 Melanoma in my right lower eyelid. I am extremely upset and have always taken care of my skin. It's very scary being diagnosed so young. From what my dermatologist has told me, this is genetic. I have a couple questions for anyone who has or has dealt with Melanoma. Support and…
Possible cancer?
I've had basal cell carcinoma previously which was misdiagnosed for over 2 years. Recently I came across this on my buttock, it's been there for around 2 months, scabs up, scab comes off and it's still raw and scabs again and never goes away. Been to the docotors and she thinks it's cancer and has referred me to have it…
Working outdoors
Hey guys - I'm just looking for some advice. I'm 32, about to turn 33, and was diagnosed with my first basal cell last month. It has been successfully removed, but it's got me a little concerned. You see, about 5 years ago I lost an uncle to melanoma. And I grew up in the country and spent a lot of time outdoors (mountain…
Biospy Results Basel Cell
Would the pathology report from the biospy show what kind of basal cell carinoma? Or do you have to wait until the visit with the Mohs surgeon? Thank you fo any help. BDG
Cancer advice
Ok. Im new on here . i am concerned. I have a dark spot lump /bump on my butt cheek and a whitish hard lump on my vulva. I dont want to gross you out. But its been there for at least 2 years. Im concerned now. They didnt grow or hurt or anything like that but wanted advice before i freak out and make dr appt and i get…
Independent melanoma sites
Diagnosed with Stage 3a in January 2017. Went for check in February and another mole removed came back positive for melanoma (stage one). Had yet another suspicious mole removed last week and waiting for results. Anyone familiar with having multiple independent sites? Should I be doing something different?
Daughter just diagnosed with Stage 3c melanoma
My daughter was just diagnosed with stage 3 melanoma with multiple lymph nodes involved. She is being given a chemo cocktail with 4 drugs including interferon. She is receiving 3 treatments a week every other week for three months. Does anyone have any stories of survival from this stage of Melanoma? Does this sound like…
Surgery went well....
Surgery went well I had out-patient surgery yesterday; (2) spots. one on arm - small Squamous Cell one on face/ next to ear -large Basel Cell 1.5 hours in the OR by a plastic surgeon. I was put under.
Sentinel lymph node biopsy
Husband had biopsy of mole 2.48 Brea low thickness. Came back and we were told Clarks level 3. Surgeon did WLE margins clear and skin checks every 6 months for other moles. No referral to oncologist. No sentinel lymph node biopsy. Said he got it all and we were done no need to worry about that mole again. 2 years later…
UV exposure tracking device
Hello All, I'm looking for a device that I can buy off the internet that will help me reliably track my UV exposure. I would like to have something that is accurate in terms of telling me when I need to get out of the sun. Please share if any of you are using something that works for you. I have looked through a couple of…
Long lasting effects
Hi! so I was dx w MM 11/2014. Wide excision and SLM. Supposedly NED ... But I can hones say I have not been completely healthy since my diagnosis. Has anyone else experienced this?

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