Skin cancer
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• - Ovary transposition
  My friend (40 yo) was recently diagnosed with stage 2 cervical cancer and is evaluating treatment options. She will be undergoing chemo and radiation. It has been suggested that she can get an ovary t
• - Did you experience any taste changes during or after treatments?
  Hello, I’m a Ph.D. student from Nolden Lab of the Department of Food Science at the University of Massachusetts Amherst. We are currently recruiting participants for the research study titled "Expe
• - Surgery or not a
  my psa is 7 and biopsy confirm  cancer.  Should I go with surgery or wait?

Current topics:

• - Recently diagnosed with melanoma: Can you share any advice?
  I’m about to embark on a difficult journey. Is anyone else out there dealing with melanoma?  I’m terrified!
• - How do you protect your skin from the sun using clothing?
  I wear large brim hats often and also wear long sleeves, even in the summer - it sucks and gets hot. The clothing brands I use are omni-shade from colombia and colibear.  Anyone else have any clothi
• - Is your skin cancer linked to UV exposure?
  Hello, Skin cancer is commonly linked to excessive ultraviolet (UV) light exposure - from the sun or tanning beds - and inadequate UV protection, such as protective clothing and/or sunscreen. How ab

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• - Unable to enjoy the sun... how do you deal with being unable to enjoy the sun?
  I was lucky enough to catch my the damage to my skin before it became cancerous. I have bouts of actinic keratosis and the doctor informed me that if I continued to suffer UV damage, I would ultimate
• - Risk factors for skin cancer - how do you rank?
  According to the Cancer Center, the common skin cancer risk factors are:  General Risk Factors Age: Skin cancer risks increase as you age, which is likely due to accumulated exposure to UV radiatio

Current topics:

• - Share the your experience with surgery for skin cancer
  There exists varying degrees of surgery for skin cancer. Some of the more common methods are: (1) Excisional surgery: doctor cuts out the cancerous tissue and a surrounding margin of healthy skin. (