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Melanoma with no visible markers
I've posted here before about the melanoma removed from my hand, Mohs procedure, skin graft, and then the...
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Reply: Sunscreen advice needed
Hi there, I found a lotion that has both zinc and titanium in it. And it's a generic so it is...
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May is Melanoma/Skin Cancer Detection and Preventi...
According to the Skin Cancer Foundation - skin cancer is the most common form of cancer in the...
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Reply: Melanoma Rates Skyrocketing in Young Adults
Hello Sharon and Welcome - It is scary to hear the word "cancer". I am sorry to know you are...
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Three worrisome spots
I have three spots on the left side of my body: one is a pink/flesh colored bump that has been there for a...
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Skin Cancer & Beyond the MOHS Treatment
I had MOHS surgery a year ago for a diagnosis of Infiltrative Basal Cell Carcinoma. My dermatologist said...
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Small scales on nose
I noticed that I seen to have a little scaly patch right on the end of my nose. I can scratch it off,...
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Think I have solar keratosis - what should I do?
At my yearly exam I asked my doctor to look at a spot on the top of my ear. She thinks it might be solar...
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Hi Members - A recent Melanoma/Skin Cancer Community discussion about sunscreen is featured on...
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Reply: Melanoma on the face
I already have the wrinkles to help hide my scars, including the one on my nose from a previous surgery. My...
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Reply: Topical Gel Treats Precancerous Skin Condition Act...
Well, that figures... I finish up with the "lovely" Carac Cream treatment and then something new comes...
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Reply: Recent Exam
Hi there. Most skin cancers, but NOT all of them, are from sun exposure. I've had all three of the types...
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Reply: PLEASE HELP: Is this skin cancer?
Hi Anon - I hope you were able to get some sleep and talk with parents in the morning. In...
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Immunotherapy Studies for Late-Stage Melanoma are ...
One of 11 patients facing death from treatment-resistant, late-stage melanoma is cancer free 3.5...
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Reply: Melanoma on scalp
My mom is 74, and in good health otherwise. In fact, she and my dad are up at 4 every day and go to the local...
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Zelboraf May Double Survival Rate for Some Patien...
This relatively new drug is showing promising results for advanced melanoma. At the time of FDA...
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Reply: I've posted before, have new question regarding Ca...
Just two days to go until I'm finished having to apply the cream. I've read a lot about many people...
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Reply: Possibly of being diagnosed with other cancers
Having any form of cancer does somewhat increase your risk of developing other forms of cancer,...
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Reply: Supplements
Hello and Welcome Virgida, See our Drug and Medications Center for information about Zelboraf ...
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Reply: Stage III melanoma
I have had a sentinel node biopsy. They removed 7 lymph nodes. The SEs can be lynphedema and/or...
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Reply: Physical symptoms throughout my body.
I certainly will. Thank you again for your concern. Ron DeJohn
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Reply: Has it always been melanoma?
Although melanoma is more likely to occur in older people, it is also found in younger people. In...
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Reply: Perianal Melanoma?? Someone please help meeee!
Hi and Welcome Anon, I am sorry to hear you have been battling this for so long, but please do...
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Reply: b-raf v600e positive for Thyroid Cancer, am I high...
Hi CplDevil Dog - Great question and unfortunately one that I can not find the answer to. I...
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Reply: Treatment Dilemma
Welcome MomofWilliamskid! Wow, so many tests and still inconclusive, I am so sorry you are going...
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Reply: Coffee Drinkers - Caffeine May Prevent Skin Cancer
I so get your dark sense of humor, my family has also inherited this curse When my mom passed...
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New Skin Cancer Drug Approved for Basal Cell Carci...
The FDA has approved Erivedge, a once daily pill that can shrink disfiguring or metastatic basal...
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Reply: Melanoma on hand. Need some advice
Hello and Welcome Rebecca, I am so sorry to hear about your brother. It is frustrating and...
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Reply: Still in Shock
Hello to a fellow 'traveler' with a diagnosis of a melanoma. Mine was on the back of my hand (I've...
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