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    Skin Cancer

     

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    • User: "adman"

      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.…
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      Started by adman
      Skin Cancer
    • User: "Lootsa2"

      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. …
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      Started by Lootsa2
      Skin Cancer
    • User: "Williamsburg777"

      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 …
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      2 comments
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      Started by Williamsburg777
      Most recent by Williamsburg777
      Skin Cancer
    • User: "SouthernSass"

      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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      Started by SouthernSass
      Skin Cancer
    • User: "CSN_Anne"

      Private Message Spam

      Hello everyone, Thank you to all of you who have alerted us to the PM spamming from earlier today. I apologize for the inconvenience. While we do have securities in place, we are not always able to ca…
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      Started by CSN_Anne
      Skin Cancer
    • User: "Coachjim"

      Subungal Cutaneous Melanoma

      I've had 3 doctors tell me I have melanoma under my index finger but have not been able to find a doctor who will biopsy it. This has been growing for 2 years and my dermatologist kept blowing me off …
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      4 comments
      0 point
      Started by Coachjim
      Most recent by Coachjim
      Skin Cancer
    • User: "Jake021192"

      Disappearing squamous cell carcinoma metastatic

      Hi all, im writing this because I am worried that I have CUP (cancer of unknown primary) except I know where the primary was? Sorry for the long story and this might sound stupid but is it possible fo…
      233 views
      1 comments
      0 point
      Started by Jake021192
      Most recent by zigzag
      Skin Cancer
    • User: "Ang_811"

      Concerned

      Hi. New here. About a week ago, i popped what i thought was a blackhead on my back. It did bleed. However; it went from that to a red and black crusty spot that doesnt go away. I have history of sun p…
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      3 comments
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      Started by Ang_811
      Most recent by Ang_811
      Skin Cancer
    • User: "manny82"

      Bump on Butt Check

      2016-10-07 have it for a few years recently got a littler darker not growing anyone has anyting to add about it . Thank you 
      393 views
      1 comments
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      Started by manny82
      Most recent by Terisita
      Skin Cancer
    • User: "Lyn94"

      Diagnosed with BCC under eye next to nose - 11/13/15

      Hello Everyone, i stumbled upon my cancer (I guess you can say that). I am transitioning to a new job thus new insurance not as good as what I have now. I change to higher deductible in Jan 2016. My f…
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      2 comments
      0 point
      Started by Lyn94
      Most recent by Terisita
      Skin Cancer
    • User: "Kate1948"

      Radiation Mask--Scared

      Tomorrow I'm having a radiation mask made so I can begin 6 weeks of radiation treatment for desmoplastic melanoma in my cheek. Most of the cancer has been excised and I have a nice big skin graft but …
      69 views
      3 comments
      0 point
      Started by Kate1948
      Most recent by Terisita
      Skin Cancer
    • User: "Terry T"

      Squamous Cell Cancer on my finger by the nail...

      ...has anyone heard of that?? It seemed like a stubborn number of paper cuts on my dried skin but it never healed. Saw a dermotologist the other day and found out it is SCC - need to have a MOHS surge…
      52 views
      0 point
      Started by Terry T
      Skin Cancer
    • User: "Emmiefla31"

      Need help with multiple basal cell carcinomas

      Hello, A few years ago I had two BCC's removed using the MOHS procedure. But since April 2016 I have had more than 30 spots that my dermatologist has burned off and five that have been biopsied and ca…
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      3 comments
      0 point
      Started by Emmiefla31
      Most recent by pamsf
      Skin Cancer
    • User: "rocklinruss"

      Need a little help: Unspecified malignant neoplasm of skin

      I was recently diagnosed with: "Unspecified malignant neoplasm of skin of left eyelid, including canthus". I am not sure what that means. I have a brown spot on my lower eyelid at the eyelash line, th…
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      1 comments
      0 point
      Started by rocklinruss
      Most recent by FrankByMonster
      Skin Cancer
    • User: "mac1299"

      Scared

      I was just diagnosed with Melanoma 1 week ago. I have a consult in one week to discuss my options with the oncologist. My depth is 1.3mm and 2 cells were split. I am beside myself with worry. I read a…
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      1 comments
      0 point
      Started by mac1299
      Most recent by dvr99174
      Skin Cancer
    • User: "wiveliscombe"

      Just diagnosed with Melanoma

      Three years ago when I was first diagnosed with anal cancer I reached out to the people on this site and the response was great they were very supportive and helped me get through the treatment. Now I…
      64 views
      6 comments
      0 point
      Started by wiveliscombe
      Most recent by mac1299
      Skin Cancer
    • User: "Droosmom"

      Mole

      ok so about three months ago I got what I thought was a wart on my leg. I bought some compound w and applied it. The only thing that did was kill the skin around the wart/mole thingy and made the skin…
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      0 point
      Started by Droosmom
      Skin Cancer
    • User: "cfw9186"

      Groin Lymph Node Removal

      I had entire lymph node removal 3 weeks ago from my right groin area, how long does it take to get back to normal? Anyone out there that I can ask questions to? Thanks. :)
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      13 comments
      0 point
      Started by cfw9186
      Most recent by sanjayp
      Skin Cancer
    • User: "Francyn"

      My story - surprise

      Four weeks ago my left leg and ankle swelled. I went to doc and she thought it might be a blood clot so they did an ultrasound. They noticed the lymph nodes were swollen so I went for a CT scan. That …
      43 views
      3 comments
      0 point
      Started by Francyn
      Most recent by ketchus2
      Skin Cancer
    • User: "scared99"

      Actinic Keratosis question

      I joined this forum in 2012 when my Mom was diagnosed with colon cancer. I have somewhat of my own issue now. I am 35 years old, dark brown hair, dark gree eyes, and always able to tan well. I would g…
      455 views
      3 comments
      0 point
      Started by scared99
      Most recent by ketchus2
      Skin Cancer
    • User: "GirlyGirl2"

      New here...Melanoma stage 3

      I have found this board in hopes of learning all I can, and what others may have experienced themselves as well. I am a super busy active mom...and I have always been in great health....So this is all…
      67 views
      3 comments
      0 point
      Started by GirlyGirl2
      Most recent by wjsansom
      Skin Cancer
    • User: "Craig_Griffin"

      Radiation aftereffects

      I began Radiation Oncology during the summer of 2008 and was instructed to cover up from the sun. On my exit interview that aspect was missed due to more major considerations such as if my taste, sali…
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      0 point
      Started by Craig_Griffin
      Skin Cancer
    • User: "zealdin92"

      Chemo side effects - Fatigue

      Hi everyone, one of my good friends has been undergoing chemo. He is on his second round. I've noticed that he has had a significant drop in energy and is suffering from fatigue. I know this is normal…
      26 views
      1 comments
      0 point
      Started by zealdin92
      Most recent by CajunEagle
      Skin Cancer
    • User: "Dobermom"

      Follow-up Tests - Is PET scan only sufficient?

      For all you melanoma survivors out there, I have a question. What scans/tests do y'all receive for follow-up care, and how often do you receive them? Do you feel it is sufficient? I'm still in my firs…
      102 views
      8 comments
      0 point
      Started by Dobermom
      Most recent by sgrstan
      Skin Cancer
    • User: "Wnenkow"

      Help with Microscopic Diagnosis for Melanoma

      Hi all, New to this group. I just had surgery to remove a malignant melanoma. I have a microscopic diagnosis but some of it is just Greek to me. I will list the results below and perhaps someone can h…
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      0 point
      Started by Wnenkow
      Skin Cancer
    • User: "IHopeItsJustAgeSpots"

      Request for feedback and advice

      Hi everyone. I have never been on a cancer forum but I can only assume that many/most of you are dealing with or have dealt with things nobody should ever have to endure and I am so sorry for that. I …
      39 views
      3 comments
      0 point
      Started by IHopeItsJustAgeSpots
      Most recent by mdch8290
      Skin Cancer
    • User: "SteveM76"

      New Mole after age 50?

      My partner just discovered a new mole on her hip. It appears to me to be a Melanoma, it is dark brown, oblong, and the edges look a bit angry. I have read that new moles that appear on people over 50 …
      4266 views
      5 comments
      0 point
      Started by SteveM76
      Most recent by Francyn
      Skin Cancer
    • User: "bob4894"

      Squamous Cell Carcinoma Scalp

      Just found out from my dermatologist that I have SCC on my scalp. The doctor wants to do a C & D which the nurse said can be done in office. The lesion was less than .4 centimeters. I have questions: …
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      0 point
      Started by bob4894
      Skin Cancer
    • User: "Sharon4495"

      Nodular BCC /renal cell carcinoma cancer survivor/atypical breast tissue etc etc

      Hello, in 2006 a radiologist "noted" on an MRI of my heart that the physician should suggest I follow up on a cyst seen on my kidney. my doc did and I learned that I had renal cell carcinoma. Some of …
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      0 point
      Started by Sharon4495
      Skin Cancer
    • User: "Fran1"

      Perianal Invasive Squamosh Cell Carcinoma - Re-Excision or Chemo/Radiation Therapy

      Hello Everyone, Today, I had my first appt with the Oncologist. My PET/CT scans came back clean. No cancer inside my body or lymph nodes. What a blessing!! The Oncologist is suggesting chemo/radiation…
      53 views
      0 point
      Started by Fran1
      Skin Cancer
     

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