Experiences with

Skin surgery

Have any CLL patients had Mohs surgery at MD Anderson? How was your experience? TIA

I was referred for a skin biopsy on 19/7/24 and told it didn’t look worrying so the results might take some time. Ok, I thought, they know best. I called the consultant’s secretary last Thursday as the lesion is now much worse than when they biopsied it. She wasn’t there naturally but returned my call

I have severe facial pain and have to take daily painkillers anyone have any tips, I am still waiting to see someone at the Bell’s palsy clinic

I am currently not in my home country and would probably undergo surgery if the skin doesn't retract after a month or so of L-Arginine cream use. Thanks

I have an actinic keratosis on the bridge of my nose and what looks like a BCC which has sprung up pretty quickly on the side of my forehead. I am white, freckly but don't burn easily. 53 yr old female. Live in UK in near darkness (!). Work indoors and cover up with a hat in the summer sun. I don't

Hello Everyone - It has been awhile again as I have felt reluctant to come to terms with the now clear FACT that my PMR/GCA have never really disappeared after 7 years. I am still on my lowest dose of 8.5mg of Pred which I have been unable to reduce any further - especially in the last few months with

Hi It has been a long time since I have posted anything as have been severely ill with my asthma for the past two and a half years so that has taken all my time.To cut a long story short I am now on biological therapy which has so far changed my life!. Anyway I am now doing the dead slow method or whatever

Hi I have a question looking back over all my blood tests I've gone back years lol my protein c and s have always been slightly elevated anyone found this?

Finally I can give you all an update.I've been to my Endocrinologist (1st time)and I am now on a 6 month waiting list for the Radioactive Iodine treatment. I then had my bone density scan. Then back to the doctor for bloods as the result showed Osteoporosis secondary to Hyperthyroidism (the latter diagnosed

{added after reading this -trigger warnings for pretty much everything] hello everyone - don’t worry - this is hopefully a calm normal post rather than recent more difficult ones I am not looking for diagnosis or for professional help (this is trying to happen seperately) because this isn’t the purpose

I got a painless hard bump under my shaft skin after the surgery. Pls advice 🙏🏻

🧡 Remembering our beautiful, courageous and devoted mum, wife and nana Karen Clifford (represented by the KC in SKCIN) today on what would have been her 80th birthday. Karen sadly lost her life to melanoma on New Year’s Eve 2005. The devastation caused by her loss, made us determined to ensure

EDUCATING THE NATION TO COMBAT SKIN CANCER AND SAVE LIVES. Skcin is the UK’s leading skin cancer charity specialising in the prevention and early detection of melanoma and non-melanoma skin cancer through educational intervention. Our mission is to save lives and suffering from skin cancer, to prevent

THE UV INDEX WILL REACH 6 IN PARTS OF THE UK THIS WEEKEND, MEANING THE SUN’S UVB ‘BURNING RAYS’ ARE HIGH!’ - BE SURE TO PROTECT YOUR SKIN! Cumulative sun exposure is the main cause of non-melanoma skin cancers (the most commonly diagnosed cancer worldwide) and sunburn plays a clear role in the development

Hi, I was wondering if anybody has information about which NDT brands use which Desiccated Thyroid Extract (USP or API) sources and where these USP/API sources are manufactured? I am particularly interested to know about Armour, NP and Erfa and even the new brand Adthyza.

Since 1973, death rates from melanoma (the most serious type of skin cancer) have risen by 219% in men, compared to an increase of 76% in women and statistics reveal that men are 69% more likely to die from the disease! AND outdoor workers (most of which are men) are at 60% greater risk! Despite the

It’s a week out from my MOHs surgery for the skin cancer on my scalp. It turned out much easier than I expected and I had almost no pain. I’m sure that part of that is because the spot was small. I just hope to never experience that again! I’ll be updating my neuro with my latest test results.

📣 It’s been another busy May facilitating the usual numerous national media requests in print, on-line, on the radio and TV, raising lots of #SkinCancerAwareness! However, we are passionate about educating, empowering and equipping the nation with the tools and resources required to make a profound

📣 With 1 in 5 diagnosed with at least 1 skin cancer in their lifetime, outdoor workers at 60% greater risk and men 69% more likely to die from the disease - SKCIN are delighted to partner with National roofing merchant, SIG Roofing to educate their employees and raise the roof on sun safety and skin

📣 RAISIN’ AWARENESS! UV radiation is responsible for 90% of the UK’s most common cancer and 80% of the visible signs of aging. ‼ Shade is underestimated as a vital sun protection measure - yet it is one of the five key preventative measures that should be used in combination to reduce the risk of