Living With: An Interview with Scott MathenyScott Matheny is on a mission to raise awareness and encourage men to take a proactive approach to their own health and well-being. In this episode of the Living With... By Emily Downward1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Living With Skin Cancer: A Podcast Interview with Judy CloudI recently interviewed SkinCancer.net advocate Judy Cloud for the Health Union podcast, Living With. Judy has been living with skin cancer for over 20 years, and she talked to me... By Emily Downward1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Living With: When Your Job Becomes PersonalIn this recent episode of the podcast Living With, I interviewed LB Herbert. In addition to being the executive director of research and analytics for Health Union, LB has personal... By Emily Downward1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
FDA Approves Keytruda for Advanced or Metastatic Merkel Cell CarcinomaThe U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted approval for Keytruda (pembrolizumab) as a treatment for advanced or metastatic Merkel cell carcinoma in both adults and children.Merkel cell carcinoma... By Emily Downward2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Recurrence Rates and Risks by Skin Cancer TypeAfter a diagnosis of skin cancer, a person’s risk of having another skin cancer – called a recurrence – is increased. The risks of recurrence vary by the type of... By Emily Downward2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Living With: Interview with April PulliamOne of SkinCancer.net’s advocates, April Pulliam, is interviewed in the new Health Union podcast Living With. Diagnosed with melanoma in her early 30's, April has had multiple skin cancers since her original... By Emily Downward1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Exciting Updates from Research in Merkel Cell CarcinomaI recently attended a fascinating discussion in conjunction with the University of Washington Medical School and Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center. One of the speakers was Dr. Paul Nghiem, who... By Emily Downward3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
FDA Approves Immunotherapy Drug Libtayo for Advanced Cutaneous Squamous Cell CarcinomaOn September 28, 2018, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved Libtayo (cemiplimab-rwlc) for the treatment of metastatic or locally advanced cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma (CSCC). This approval is... By Emily Downward2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Skin Cancer and Other Health ConditionsDealing 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... By Emily Downward2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
New Test Approved Can Detect Multiple Genetic Mutations in CancerThe U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved a new genetic test that can detect 324 different genes that are known to be involved in 5 different cancer types:... By Emily Downward2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Progress on Prevention and New Areas of FocusIn 2014, the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) released an infographic that showed one in three white women in the 16 to 25-year-old age group in the U.S. reported that... By Emily Downward2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Teledermatology: Using Technology to Diagnose and Treat Skin CancerTeledermatology is the skin branch of telemedicine, which is the use of telecommunication technology to relay audio, visual, and data information. Teledermatology can be a valuable tool for patients and... By Emily Downward3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Skin Cancer Prevention: Add These Foods to Your DietIf you’ve had skin cancer, or if you’re at high risk for developing it, you may be focused on following good sun habits, reducing your exposure to harmful UV rays... By Emily Downward3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Can Children Get Skin Cancer?Skin cancer is much more common in adults, but children and teens can be diagnosed with it. In adults, most skin cancers are non-melanoma (including basal cell carcinoma, squamous cell... By Emily Downward2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Lesser Known Skin Cancers: Sebaceous CarcinomaSebaceous carcinoma is a cancer that begins in the sebaceous glands, small glands that are connected to the hair follicles in the skin. Sebaceous carcinomas are rare, but they are... By Emily Downward2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
Glossary of TermsAcral lentiginous melanoma – also called subungual melanoma, this type of cancer is found on non hair-bearing surfaces of the body, such as the palms of the hands, soles of... By Emily Downward9 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Using a Personalized Cancer Vaccine Against MelanomaResults from a new pilot study provide encouraging results on the use of a personalized cancer vaccine against melanoma. (A pilot study is an experiment conducted in a small group... By Emily Downward3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Look Here: Where Melanomas Most Often OccurWe’ve all heard about the ABCDE’s of skin cancer: Asymmetrical shape of a mole, Borders that are unclear or unusual, Color that is different or a mole with more than... By Emily Downward2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
What are Clark Levels?Clark levels are a staging classification system that has been historically used in melanoma. The Clark level refers to the depth of involvement of the layers of the skin, or... By Emily Downward2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Surgery Options for Skin Cancer ScarsScarring is the natural process that occurs as the layers of the skin heal, whether from trauma, surgery, burns, or severe acne. While doctors treating skin cancer do their best... By Emily Downward2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments