http://www.mdjunction.com/forums/skin-cancer-discussions/feed http://www.mdjunction.com/forums/skin-cancer-discussions/feed en-us Copyright (C) MDJunction.com. All rights reserved. Wed, 22 May 2013 03:16:28 -0700 http://www.mdjunction.com/forums/skin-cancer-discussions/general-support/10531322-new-to-group-dont-know-what-to-think#10532284 I don't know. I'm still waiting for the autopsy, uh, biopsy, results to come back on the squamous cell thing on my scalp. Meanwhile I'm supposed to use some kind of cream on the rest of my head for the actinic keratosis I have there (which *might* be what you've got). The cream costs over $600. So I will just have to keep my actinic keratosis and hope it doesn't produce another cancer.... Thu, 07 Mar 2013 11:57:17 -0800 http://www.mdjunction.com/forums/skin-cancer-discussions/introductions-personal-stories/10525080-scc-on-scalp#10525080 I just had what the doctor called a squamous cell carcinoma removed from my scalp. I haven't gotten a biopsy result yet. I also have actinic keratosis. This is scary. Anyone else with these same problems?... Mon, 04 Mar 2013 08:12:51 -0800 http://www.mdjunction.com/forums/skin-cancer-discussions/general-support/10404996-malignant-melonoma-reoccurred-#10416630 Dear kkmore, That clinical trial sounds promising! I hope that your surgrey this month goes well. I'm sure this is a scary time for you and I pray that you have a strong support system. Please keep us updated on your recovery after your surgery. Sending my thoughts, Janetsplanet.... Mon, 21 Jan 2013 16:44:02 -0800 http://www.mdjunction.com/forums/skin-cancer-discussions/general-support/10268738-squamous-cell-carcinoma-of-nasal-phyranx#10268738 I am trying to find someone who has Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Nasal Phyranx. My husband was diagnosed with it in late July. The only reason it was found was it had spread into his lymph node on the right side of is neck, it was swollen felt hard. It's a cancer most common in smokers which he isn't.He has had 35 days of Raditation and 3 rounds of Chemotherapy will soon be having 3 more rounds it would help us alot if theres anyone out there that has the same or similar cancer to this one... Mon, 19 Nov 2012 10:07:48 -0800 http://www.mdjunction.com/forums/skin-cancer-discussions/general-support/2246466-melanoma-survivor#10189852 Hi, Scar is not so really bad. But if you are so much worried about your looks then you can take a treatment to remove your scar. I hope this may help you. please update my knowldege for removing scars of surgery.... Fri, 19 Oct 2012 23:10:12 -0700 http://www.mdjunction.com/forums/skin-cancer-discussions/introductions-personal-stories/594940-just-diagnosed-with-basal-cell-carcinoma#10079396 I am also newly diagnosed with bcc have had it 2years have surgery the 19th, have found some more strange moles, my husband says I'm paranoid, he wasn't the one told he had cancer, also had pre-cancer polyps removed from colon in March. Have rough itchy spot in scalp above ear... Mon, 10 Sep 2012 05:46:34 -0700 http://www.mdjunction.com/forums/skin-cancer-discussions/introductions-personal-stories/10039233-found-melanoma-mole#10069776 Hang in there. My melanoma diagnosed in June 2002. I have regular scans. Right now every three months. If next one No Evidence of Disease (NED) I graduate to every six months. Have had nine surgeries because the little suckers keep popping up as nodules here and there. Haven't had another mole. It is possible to live with this.... Thu, 06 Sep 2012 10:52:24 -0700 http://www.mdjunction.com/forums/skin-cancer-discussions/general-support/10058643-possible-bc-removed-with-excesion-now-bleeds#10058643 How long for possible basal cell removal to heal? I had a bump next to nose removed with excesion, about 11 days ago, like pencil eraser size. It was pretty deep would, she put no stiches however. Its filled in a good bit, pink around edges, sort of white in middle but is starting to slightly bleed some almost all the time, sort of oozes blood on the baindaid or mixed in with the polysporin gell. I am really worried if this means something bad? Why would it start now and not in the beginning?... Sun, 02 Sep 2012 13:12:43 -0700 http://www.mdjunction.com/forums/skin-cancer-discussions/general-support/3798730-can-anyone-tell-me-what-this-looks-like#3798730 Post edited by: kirndaddy, at: 06/03/2012 09:30 PM[img size=150]Post edited by: kirndaddy, at: 06/03/2012 09:32 PM... Sun, 03 Jun 2012 21:25:21 -0700 http://www.mdjunction.com/forums/skin-cancer-discussions/general-support/3798684-can-anyone-tell-me-what-this-looks-like#3798684 Post edited by: kirndaddy, at: 06/03/2012 09:18 PM... Sun, 03 Jun 2012 21:05:42 -0700 http://www.mdjunction.com/forums/skin-cancer-discussions/general-support/3269952-sore-eye-again#3269952 Hi i am a newbie on here. I have had Lupus on my scalp for about 2 years and had actinic-keratosis about 10 years ago on my lower eyelid, recently my eyelid has been very sore again and scaly every morning and looks a little swollen so i am waiting for my hospital appointment to see if it has come back... Thu, 08 Dec 2011 08:36:06 -0800 http://www.mdjunction.com/forums/skin-cancer-discussions/general-support/3143013-just-found-out#3152466 Hi bbybear90, I am very sorry that you have to go trough all this! I can only imagine what kind of emotions have overtaken you! I know it is easy to say, but hard to believe, But - please try to enjoy the things and people you already have! Your wonderful two kids, and husband! They are the ones who need you and who want you to be happy. Maybe you won`t be able to have kids, but you will always have these two! And they want their mum to joyful and grateful! I somehow believe that your husban... Mon, 24 Oct 2011 04:59:15 -0700 http://www.mdjunction.com/forums/skin-cancer-discussions/introductions-personal-stories/1435656-new-to-the-group#3150064 tim sorry to hear about your story. im kinda the same way. i had my first lesion removed. im always outside with my kids. im very fair skinned and always getting burned. with my luck, we live in florida... my advice would be to not let it run your life. go out, go fishing, catch all the bass you can get and get fat eating them. lol. just be safe, wear a hat and sunscrean...... Sun, 23 Oct 2011 07:13:42 -0700 http://www.mdjunction.com/forums/skin-cancer-discussions/introductions-personal-stories/1517150-pain-in-arm-since-skin-cancer-surgery#3150060 i had it taken out of my forehead, right above my right eye. i have pain at the spot and on the scar. the doctor told me it was because my hair was to heavy for the scar to hold and that if i cut my hair and make it lighter it would feel better... i dont quit believe him. but im sorry about your pain and i hope you find a way to make it better. have you thought about getting pain meds? my doc gave me some to help ease the pain.... Sun, 23 Oct 2011 07:10:47 -0700 http://www.mdjunction.com/forums/skin-cancer-discussions/general-support/2826180-new-here#3106445 Hi Debbie, I am very sorry to hear about your diagnosis. I much surprised, that you couldn`t get rid of the sun bed addiction after the first time you had melanoma! Well, no judgement for you, I just am surprised, cuz with all the people I have talked (who had been suffering from melanoma) they are more scared from sun than anything in the whole world! As I understand, you are cancer-free now, right? Anyhow, giving all my support and best wishes to you!... Fri, 07 Oct 2011 06:32:25 -0700 http://www.mdjunction.com/forums/skin-cancer-discussions/general-support/2849994-basal-cells-on-scalp#2849994 Hi,I just joined this group .I now have my 3rd basal cell on my scalp.The other two have required skin grafting and this one will too. After my biospy I developed a scab over the lesion and after a month it is still there.My procedure was scheduled for the coming week but has been postponed until mid-July.In the meantime their is an unpleasant odor from it .I called my Dr. who told me to use hot soaks 3 times a day and she will see me Tuesday.I am wondering if anyone else has had a similiar expe... Sat, 25 Jun 2011 12:34:33 -0700 http://www.mdjunction.com/forums/skin-cancer-discussions/general-support/2504828-skin-cancer-videos-on-mdjunction#2517150 Hi - it's me again... I got many PMs from members asking to upload their own videos. At this point we can't add to the library . but hope we will be able to soon, we understand the importance of that! and another (not related) topic...Two weeks ago we added to the (now available on chrome too) the Groupon application that shows you the hottest daily deals in your town, every day. We received great feedback from the people using the toolbar so I suggest trying it out!!! CU roy... Wed, 09 Mar 2011 03:16:49 -0800 http://www.mdjunction.com/forums/skin-cancer-discussions/general-support/2481432-concerned-daughter#2481432 My mother was recently diagnosed with squamous cell carcinoma. My mom's is metastatic and has moved to her liver. She is awaiting more tests to see if it is anywhere else in her body. She had a benign skin cancer removed from her neck last summer, but we didn't expect this. I have to admit, I'm a little frightened. I was wondering if anyone else had a similar story. It's a little harder to find information on metastatic squamous cell carcinoma because it only happens in 2%-10% of cases.... Sun, 27 Feb 2011 21:55:56 -0800 http://www.mdjunction.com/forums/skin-cancer-discussions/general-support/2449696-basal-cell-carcinoma#2449696 My name is Pat and I am 55 years old. I was just diagnosed with BCC on my lower eyelid. The biopsy was done and it was positive. Surgery date is March 16 and I am a wreck about this. I have a list of questions to ask this Dr. He mentioned that my eye may be sewn shut to help the healing process. I have 12 Grandchildren and 4 of them are under 2 years old. Where he did the biopsy is now a crater as the scab finally fell off today. I am having soooo many mood swings and it doesn't take muc... Sat, 19 Feb 2011 09:54:19 -0800 http://www.mdjunction.com/forums/skin-cancer-discussions/introductions-personal-stories/1978336-new-to-group#1995484 I guess I'll reply to myself........... Anyway, just wanted to let you know that I went to the doctor Friday afternoon. She told me, Thank God!, that what I have is not cancerous. I have a tendency to get red bumps which are a collection of tiny blood vessels (can't remember now what they are called) but that's what this is. Whew! I was very scared! Red... Mon, 11 Oct 2010 11:07:51 -0700