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I recently took a phone call at work from a man with questions about radiation treatments. His dermatologist had referred him to treat a skin cancer behind his ear with...

Does anyone recall the expression “farmer’s tan?” I remember my childhood friends referring to someone who had a sunburn on the lower parts of their arms having this kind of...

Far too often I've heard people say, "if you’re going to get cancer, skin cancer is the kind to get." While it's true that many skin cancers are treatable if...

We asked our SkinCancer.net advocates and Facebook community if they've used any complementary treatments or alternative therapies to help relieve side effects of treatment or procedures. Here is what they...

Being diagnosed with skin cancer doesn't only affect you physically, but also emotionally. It's the aspect of dealing with a diagnosis that is not discussed as much. Our advocates share...

Skin cancer is complicated and there are a number of myths out there about prevention and treatment. We asked our SkinCancer.net advocates about the most surprising information they've learned about...

Sometimes the easiest way to communicate with the dermatologist is to email them. And this may involve sending pictures of suspicious spots or moles! Here are tips and tricks from...

COVID-19 has certainly changed our lives in many ways. One change is the way we see and interact with healthcare professionals. For those living with skin cancer, dermatologist visits may...

Our arms, legs, and faces are common areas for skin cancer to develop. However, skin cancer can appear anywhere on the body. We asked our advocates, "What is the most...

Winter can be harsh on our skin. We turned to our advocates to learn how they take care of their skin during this season. We asked our SkinCancer.net advocates about...

Looking for the melanoma quiz? Click here! There are several types of skin cancer that are considered non-melanoma. However, the most common non-melanoma skin cancers are basal cell carcinoma (BCC)...

Looking for the non-melanoma quiz? Click here!Melanoma is more likely than non-melanoma skin cancers to invade deeper layers of skin. This skin cancer can metastasize and spread to other parts...

In 2019, 1,013 people diagnosed with skin cancer took our online Skin Cancer In America survey. Each year, we learn so much about this community through the survey. Some of...

With skin cancer being the most common cancer in the United States, you're probably wondering what the best way to protect yourself is. While keeping yourself out of the sun...

Dealing with skin cancer and its treatment can be significant, and for many people who are diagnosed with skin cancer, it’s not the only health condition they are managing. In...

Skin cancer affects nearly 3.4 million Americans each year, with more cases annually than breast, prostate, lung, and colon cancers combined. Start here with our frequently asked questions, and find...