Skin Cancer

[oldbuddy]

Anyone here had much experience with skin cancer? I had one removed from my temple and the doctor said 99% sure it would never come back, but one of my nurses said most people get more if they had one. I guess I will take one step at a time, but just wondered.

[pkrahmer]

I do not have any personal experience with skin cancer but I do know several people who have had skin cancer have had more than 1 spot removed. not all of those spots were cancerous.hopefully, it won't come back.take it as it comes
good luck .keep us posted.

[braggin]

I have had a melanoma successfully (i.e. fully) removed from my face a while back. Once that happens, it is a good idea to go back to the dermatologist every 6 months to have him or her check your whole body for other skin cancers. They check everything from your scalp to between your toes. You would be surprised and where on their bodies some people get skin cancer. I have lost two friends to skin cancer they didn't get checked early enough so just put your mind to doing it.

[sbenkoski]

I have never dealt with skin cancer in my family or friends, I'm no help. Sure hope you don't have to deal with it any more, cancer is a very nasty problem. I've spent my whole life watching my family go from different forms!  Prayers for you!!

[nannycoe1]

I had one taken off my leg about a year ago and so far I have not noticed any others. I hope you get along fine Old Buddy

[oldbuddy]

I have had a melanoma successfully (i.e. fully) removed from my face a while back. Once that happens, it is a good idea to go back to the dermatologist every 6 months to have him or her check your whole body for other skin cancers. They check everything from your scalp to between your toes. You would be surprised and where on their bodies some people get skin cancer. I have lost two friends to skin cancer they didn't get checked early enough so just put your mind to doing it.

Thank you for that sound advice, it's not the first time I heard it, so I am definitely going to make it part of my future plans.

[jkhanson]

I have had several basal cell carcinoma spots removed over the years.  I go back to the dermatologist annually for a thorough "look over" to be sure I don't have anymore and if there are spots, I get them removed.

[dogsleash]

you tend to have more the best thing is early detiction adn doctors check ups and sunscreen