SRT and DementiaSkin cancer is the most common type of cancer, and approximately 1 in 5 Americans will be diagnosed with skin cancer by...reactions1comment
Why Don't We Treat Melanoma with SRT?Radiation therapists like me claim that "superficial radiation therapy for the treatment of non-melanoma skin cancers," but why just non-melanoma? What about...reactions1comment
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...reactionscomments
What Is Acral Melanoma?Acral lentiginous melanoma (ALM) is a rare type of skin cancer that makes up about 2 to 3 percent of melanomas. It...reactions1comment
What Is Morpheaform (Sclerosing) Basal Cell Carcinoma?Basal cell carcinoma (BCC) is the most common kind of skin cancer. It is also the most frequently occurring kind of all...reactionscomments
The Emotional and Mental Impact of COVID-19The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted everyone’s lives in 2020. However, recent evidence shows it may have effects beyond the inconveniences and interruptions...reactionscomments
Skin Cancer and Mental HealthWe have all heard the saying that first impressions make the most impact. What does that mean for someone with skin cancer...reactions1comment
Skin Cancer Recurrence – A Bigger Challenge Than Many RealizeAfter treatment, it can be worrisome that skin cancer may come back. That is called a recurrence. Skin cancer recurrence is very...reactions6comments
Digital Health vs. Digital TherapeuticsTechnology is now a common way to deliver healthcare. Digital health products help prevent, diagnose, or manage chronic conditions. Devices range from...reactions1comment
The ABCDEs of MelanomaDetecting melanoma as early as possible is crucial. Dermatologists use the ABCDE's to diagnose and classify melanoma on the body during skin...reactionscomments
What Are Digital Therapeutics?Digital therapeutics (DTx) first entered clinical discussions in the 1990s. The idea was that technology could improve healthcare access. It could help...reactionscomments
A Surprising Relationship: Parkinson’s Disease & MelanomaMelanoma is a type of skin cancer that develops from melanocytes, and Parkinson’s Disease (PD) is a progressive movement disorder that affects...reactionscomments
How Skin Cancer Affects Body ImageSkin cancer is the most common form of cancer in the United States and worldwide. One in 5 Americans will be diagnosed...reactionscomments
Sun Exposure While DrivingDid you know that the average American spends 55 minutes per day behind the wheel, typically driving about 15,000 miles per year?...reactions3comments
What is Psychodermatology?Psychodermatology is the study of the connection between the skin and the mind. Understanding and addressing the link between mental health and...reactionscomments
Medical PTSD In People With CancerFor many people, cancer is the worst fear of all. Often, just the word 'cancer' leads people to imagine hair loss, chemotherapy...reactionscomments
Nature's Impact on Our Physical & Mental HealthThere is growing evidence that spending time in nature can help people feel less depressed, anxious or stressed. Maintaining our connection to...reactions1comment
Can Atypical Moles Become Skin Cancer?Atypical nevi, also called atypical moles or dysplastic nevi, have been associated with an increased risk of developing melanoma. However, the possibility...reactionscomments
Collecting My Family History of Skin CancerSkin cancer is usually caused by a combination of many factors such as the environment, lifestyle, and other changes that happen to...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
