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Melenoma Skin Cancer
Asked by J.F. from Dallas
on April 27, 2007
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Hi Moms,
I am 22 years old and was diagnosed with melenoma skin cancer. It runs on my Dads side of family. I have several moles on my back that have been there all ...
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- Hi J., First, don't worry. I had melanomma when I was 23, which was 20 years ago. Here's what I suggest. Go to an oncologist that specializes in melanomma. Forg...
- here is the best website I have found that has anything melanoma related. it is a great resource and great comfort knowing there are people who have been there, and y...
- Please don't worry unless there is a reason to worry. My mom just went through this in December. She had a mole that she had been watching for several months and final...
Any Advice/thoughts/info About Having Birthmark (Flat Mole) Removed on 5 Year Ol
Asked by M.D. from Cincinnati
on September 14, 2009
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I'm really looking for any help/advice on a very important decision my husband and I have to make. Our 5 yeard old son has a large birthmark on his neck. It is about 2...
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- I was born with a rather large birthmark on my lower chin. When I was approx. 11 it began to grow through to the inside of my mouth. I was sent to a plastic surgeon an...
- A friend of mine went through a similar process. Her son's was on his face. They did a wonderful job and her son who is now 17 has no scare at all. Make sure you to ...
- Hi M. and Hubby, first of all I am very happy to see that your little one is in preschool. When I had our kids pre school I thought was silly and then my grandchildre...
Any Good Outcome from Stage III Melanoma Cancer
Asked by M. from Saginaw
on April 26, 2008
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My best friend was just diagnosed with stage III Melanoma Cancer. Every thing I have read is not good. Has anyone had any had this and survived. What can I do to he...
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- When I was diagnosed with breast cancer, my best friend was there for me. The thing that she did that I appreciated the most was treat me like she always had. We tal...
- That is so so so sad. It seems unusual someone so young. Did she tan alot? My grandfather was dx'd with stage 4 melanoma ca and was given only 6 months to live. That w...
- Hi M.. We just found out my sister has it too. We serve a great BIG God and He has the final say so on any cancer. I have peace about it, because I know He is in charg...
What Is the Best Way to Get Rid of Brown Spots on My Face?
Asked by D.N. from Dallas
on June 29, 2007
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I am 33 years old and have pretty nice skin. No wrinkles or any major problems except I have some small areas of discoloration on my upper cheekbones and nose. I am pr...
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- I recently did some research and found that hydroquinone is toxic, not a good product to use on your skin. I also have a few brown spots and have been using the Even ...
- D. The spots are melanoma in the skin that just collect there for whatever reason. Mary Kay makes a great product that breaks down the melenoma in the skin so that t...
- There are a lot of prescription products. Most of them contain about 4% hydroxyquinone compared to the over-the-counter formulations. Lustra AF is a good prescriptio...
Toddler-safe, Natural Sunscreen and Bug Spray?
Asked by S.M. from Indianapolis
on May 26, 2009
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Hi Moms!
I read this blog every morning and know you all will have some great advise. I have a 19 mo old who loves to take walks and be outside. We have found that "...
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- Sunscreens- natural ones I have used are the California Baby (Target carries it in the baby section) and Blue Lizard. Both good natural products.
- Zinc oxide and titanium dioxide are both natural sunscreens. Look for one of those two as the active ingredient in sunscreen. Zinc oxide is what's known as a physica...
- S. Shaklee has a sunscreen that is awesome and non-toxic and it works. As for bug spray...there is also a product that is free of chemicals and you will be surprised...
Death of a Grandparent
Asked by G.P. from Las Vegas
on May 30, 2008
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I wanted to know if any of you have any advice about how to tell a toddler that his grandma has passed. My mom has Stage 4 Non-Hodgkins Lymphoma. She is still doing al...
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- I run a non-profit org for people with cancer, so I encounter this problem daily. The WORST thing you can do is hide cancer from a kid, regardless of their age. You ne...
- G., we are currently going through the same thing with our son and his step grandmother. She was given less than 6 weeks to live as she also has cancer. He is a very e...
- G., I am at a loss, I just wanted to say I am so sorry about your mom. You are obviously a wonderful mommy to be thinking about your child right now over your own fe...
