When the 'little Guys' (on Your Skin) Keep Coming BackTime to brush up on your Greek mythology, which, believe it or not, will tie into skin cancer treatment and prevention. Do you remember Sisyphus? The king of Ephyra (Corinth)... By Ronni Gordon3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Should You Engage with Strangers about Skin Cancer?Recently, I was in a group on social media where someone asked about tanning while on a certain medication. Along with myself, a couple of people mentioned the dangers of... By Kim Hill2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments5 comments
Skin Cancer Protection Following a Diagnosis: An Ultra-conservative ApproachEach of us has a different skin cancer story, and for this reason, skin protection following a skin cancer diagnosis is not a one-size-fits-all proposition. For me, skin cancer has... By Ashley Maddox3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments3 comments
Making Sense of SunscreenFather’s Day is a big day for me now. It has turned into a gift giving day. It hasn’t always been this way, but lately as my children have gotten... By Scott Matheny3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments5 comments
My Best Beach Day EverI don’t go to the beach as much as I used to and I used to go a lot. I was literally born across the street from Newport Beach and spent... By Scott Matheny2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments4 comments
Facts about Indoor Tanning and Skin CancerWe’ve heard time and time again how dangerous it is with indoor tanning. But what are the facts about indoor tanning and skin cancer? Is it really that bad? Here... By Kim Hill2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Skin Cancer Made Me into One Sequel, That Is Better than the OriginalWarning: possible unpopular opinions ahead. That may be a little dramatic, but it’s true. I have never been a fan of sequels because they are never better than the original... By April Pulliam3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Skin Cancer: Does Time Heal All Wounds?We’ve all heard the often-quoted saying, “Time heals all wounds.” But, does time heal all of our skin cancer wounds? I was first diagnosed with skin cancer in June 2018... By Ashley Maddox2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments6 comments
What to Expect at a Skin Cancer ScreeningIf you’re like me, you hate going to the doctor. But skin cancer screenings are important, especially if you have had it in the past, have a family history of... By Kim Hill2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Anticipating Questions at the Dermatologist's Office: Theirs and YoursIf you see a dermatologist regularly, you know the importance of the back-and-forth with your doctor. Because you are there to talk about changes in your skin, you have a... By April Pulliam2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Minimizing Skin CancerI was first diagnosed with skin cancer in June 2018. Since that time, I have come to see that there are many unpleasant, difficult parts of living your life on... By Ashley Maddox2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
September Suns: The Good and the BadThe September sun bathes me in a certain kind of warmth. It reminds me of two great things and one thing that seemed good at the time but, in hindsight... By Ronni Gordon2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
The Changing Skin Cancer LifestyleI think about skin cancer all the time. It now has become a lifestyle. It affects every part of my life. It affects what I wear, where I go, when I... By Scott Matheny2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments3 comments
Do Your Research and Wear SunscreenI recently read about a celebrity who uses Botox, but won’t use sunscreen on her family because in her words, “It’s unnatural.” Now keep in mind, I have no issue... By Kim Hill2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Preventing Skin Cancer in ChildrenYour children are what you live for, and protecting them from harm is of the utmost importance. When it comes to skin cancer, there are things you can do to... By Kim Hill2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Skin Cancer, My Five Biggest MistakesIn the film and television industry, we have blooper reels. These are a compilation of the errors made on set during filming. They range from actors forgetting their lines, props... By Scott Matheny2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Skin Cancer FatigueFatigue (From Merriam Webster): It gets tiring, doesn’t it? I mean the constant diligence about how we spend our day, how we relax, how we vacation, it can be exhausting... By Scott Matheny3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments9 comments
Sometimes You Feel Like Cryotherapy, Sometimes You Don'tSix-month checkups with my dermatologist have been a part of my life since 2007. My first skin cancer experience was a doozy–melanoma. Since then I have had three basal cell... By April Pulliam2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
A Little Dab Will Do (for Treating Some Precancers)I’m probably not the only one who gets a jingle or catchy phrase from a commercial stuck in their head. If it’s catchy and you don’t know what the commercial... By Ronni Gordon4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Happy Anniversary to Us, SkinCancer.Net!I cannot believe this occasion passed without my realizing it, but I believe it is never too late to celebrate a momentous occasion. What is the occasion, you ask? Well... By Judy Cloud2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments