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Tanning
If you have fair skin, you are at a higher risk of melanoma. I was diagnosed with melanoma at 25, I had 3 little girls and was 10 weeks pregnant. ...
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- I've never done spray, but I have some tanning cream made by Banana Boat that I like. It takes some practice to not get streaks, and I definitely recommend putting reg...
- I had the same problem, only it was before my wedding. Here's what I would recommend - depending on time (do you have 4 or more months?) I would actually try a spray t...
- Definitely do the spray tan if you must look tan. My sister-in-law just had a mole that was diagnosed as melanoma removed and luckily they caught it in time and it ha...
Seeking Support for Daughter with Leukemia
I am the skin/melanoma state chair for Tennessee Comprehensive Cancer Control Coalition. The object of our coalition is to reduce the burden of cancer in ...
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- I have a 5-year-old daughter who was diagnosed with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia in May of last year. I understand exactly what you mean when you say you are tired of ...
- Your daughter is beautiful. I know how frustrating it must be for you. I can not imagine having to walk your walk. I just had to let you know how much I admire what yo...
- hi C.,your daughter is beautiful!I dont know why but we all have to go through something in our lives.But, I understand it is so hard to bare when it comes to a child....
Anyone Else Out There Have a Child W/ a Congenital Nevi or Has One Themself????
Turned out it was MALIGNANT MELANOMA. That's the bad skin cancer. Surgery was performed and she's had 7 or 8 more spots removed that have been fine. ...
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- Well my son doesn't have exactly the same thing but he does have a big birth mark on his belly and several small ones in various other places. When he was really smal...
- " The lifetime risk of malignant degeneration in a large congenital nevus is approximately 6 percent. " There was a distinction in the article between "large" and s...
- i think you mean "hemangioma", not "hematoma". here is a link from wikipedia that is really informative: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hemangioma
Seeking Dermatologist
I had malignant melanoma in 2000 and regularly get skin checks for suspicious moles. The doc I saw when I was diagnosed was Dr. Matthew Buxton, ...
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- Colleen Reiscz(Sounds like REESE) MD Superb, excellent diagnostician and certified in Mohs surgery. She has an office near SMMC.
- I highly recommend Dr. Amanda Tausher with Johnson county dermatology in Olathe or Elizabeth Spenceri she had an office near OP regional. Last year I had a mole remove...
- Hi S., I LOVE my dermatologist and have had several moles removed by him. David M. O'Connell at Dermatology Consultants Midwest, 5000 W. 95th Street, Suite 170, PV. ...
New Moles on a 6 Year Old
Sep 2, 2009 ... It was one of those that is raised above the skin slightly. ... I was told my son will be prone to melanoma, but that's because of his health history. ...
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- My daughter is 6 and has also started getting new moles and freckles. And they also seem to show up overnight. I know it runs in my husband's side of the family. I thi...
- Hi R.: A raised mole on a child is not that big of an issue but more have shown up recently which is something a dermatologist(s) should look at it. You should see...
- For peace of mind, there's nothing like hearing it straight from the doctor, but my dermitologist has told me that you're allowed to get new moles all the way up until...
Advice for Toddler Nail Cutting and Sunblock
In fact, the most dangerous skin cancer, melanoma, is caused by lack of sun exposure. My kids are 2 and 3 years old and have never had a sun burn but are a ...
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- You could try cutting them in the high chair while she is distracted with something else like a toy (or a cookie or cheerios if you don't mind her eating while you do ...
- HI L. When I cut my son's nails (he's 2), I sing a little tune while I cut the nails to help distract him. I'll say something like "1,2,3, snip" or something else ca...
- I went through the nail thing with BOTH my girls. I'm sorry to say I don't have any good advice. I found it was a phase and it lasted about 6 months. We had the kic...
Ideas on Self Employment Health Insurance
I do have a pre-existing condition (skin cancer/malignant melanoma 4 years ago that was only in situ.) This makes it much more difficult to get insurance ...
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- Here's the one that I have used: Daryl Mayfield, Licensed Agent National Assn. for the Self Employed/ Mega Life and Health Insurance ###-###-#### Office ###-###-...
- S.: Give my husband a call: Jason Luck Northwestern Mutual ###-###-#### He would love to talk with you and give you a quote! E.
- I used www.ehealthinsurance.com you put in your info and it gives you so many choices and options
Cancer
Cancer hit very much home for me , My mother had a malignant Melanoma ( deadliest of the skin cancer ) She passed on 2 1/2/ years ago . ...
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- Hi T. ,My mom has breast cancer and the medical bills are crazy.She found a group called the Cancer alliance and they help with some of your bills.I hope that helps co...
- Hi T., Have you tried applying for SSI? If you are not working and have medical documentation, then you should apply. You can do it online or call the local social ...
- T., My heart goes out to you. I am the former Assistant Transplant Coordinator for the Bone Marrow Transplant Center at Florida Hospital, and have worked with many ...
Good Moistorizing Lotion for Woman That Are Tanning
I moved to Oregon at the age of 18, and had my first skin cancer at age 34. In the past 21 years, I have had surgeries for 2 malignant melanomas and about ...
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- People kinda give me a strange look when I say this, but I tan as well and after I am done I use Avon's Skin So Soft Soft and Sensual lotion. I use it after every show...
- Sense products are really amazing for that ashy feeling. If you would like a free sample, give me a call. The products are self-preserving (no preservatives) and you n...
- I'm with the other person who responded to you to not tan. She is right about the cancer. I work in the medical field and it is sad to see what people will put thems...
Mole Removal
Looking for a Dermatologist for Myself and My Son for Skin Cancer? 7 · Dealing with Melanoma and My 20yr.old Daughter ...
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- I might not have the spelling right but Jonith Breadon is an amazing derm on Lincoln Park. Also, she discuss options and will not recommend removal unless she thinks ...
- Candace Thrash at Swedish Covenant!! She's the BEST!! I can't find her phone number!! If you would like to speak with a live representative to find a doctor, call ...
- Hi A., I used to work for a fabulous dermatologist/cosmetic surgeon. Her name is Dr. Collette Ara-Honore. She works at the Advocate Health Center and also has an o...
