Judy Buer's Experience With Radiation Therapy for Squamous Cell CarcinomaEditor's Note: This guest piece was written by Judy Buer, a SkinCancer.net community member, who shares her journey with radiation therapy for...reactionscomments
Warrior Versus Worrier — Lifting Up and Letting GoAncient Spartan warriors were legendary for their military prowess and tenacity. Even today, the word Spartan conjures up an image of an...reactionscomments
Dogs Get Skin Cancer TooWhile you're protecting yourself from skin cancer, it is important to know that your pets can get skin cancer too. According to...reactionscomments
How Much Sunscreen Is Appropriate for the Face and Body?While we are all aware of the numerous benefits of using sunscreen daily, we typically don’t apply enough sunscreen. Research has shown...reactionscomments
SRT: Not a One-Size-Fits-AllSuperficial radiation therapy (SRT) for non-melanoma skin cancers is not a one-size-fits-all treatment. Each patient and each skin cancer are different and...reactionscomments
Helpful, Not Helpful: Words Have a Lot of PowerThoughtless words can send you into a tailspin that lasts long after that person who spoke them has moved on to something...reactions3comments
Is a Seborrheic Keratosis Skin Cancer?I have a spot on the back of my arm that I don’t like. It’s not a mole, and it’s not overly...reactions3comments
Man-Made Light and Ultraviolet RaysI was driving through town the other day and while sitting at a traffic light I glanced left and there it was...reactionscomments
Radiation Myths DebunkedAs a radiation therapist, I am responsible for delivering radiation treatments to treat diseases such as skin cancer. I work alongside doctors...reactionscomments
What Skin Cancer Has Given MeThis year marks the 26th year that I have had skin cancer. When I was a kid, I spent a lot of...reactions4comments
Sunburn: A First You Want to AvoidWe have so many firsts in our lives - first words, first day of school, first date, first car. Every one of...reactionscomments
UPF Clothing – Things To ConsiderUPF stands for Ultraviolet Protection Factor. It represents the amount of protection a fabric provides from harmful UV rays. It’s effectively the...reactionscomments
Pain in the Toe: How It Came AboutOn the way home from my last trip to the Mohs surgery center, I said this little ditty to my boyfriend as...reactions1comment
If I Do Self-Skin Checks, Do I Still Need to See a Dermatologist?Hopefully, you are in the habit of checking your skin regularly for any areas that may be suspicious or worrisome. New moles...reactionscomments
Sunscreen Basics: Expiration Dates and a Little CreativityOver the last several years, I have turned into quite the sunscreen hoarder. When you are wearing sunscreen on a daily basis...reactionscomments
Skin Cancer App WarningIt’s amazing that my smartphone now replaces a telephone, an atlas, a calculator, a television, a watch, a typewriter...It seems like there...reactionscomments
Thank You for Taking Our Survey!We appreciate you taking the time to answer all of our questions. Your responses will help us better understand life with skin...reactionscomments
How I Became a SRT Radiation TherapistAs students, we were told that the job outlook in our region was “oversaturated” and that we may need to relocate to...reactions5comments
A Day In The Life of a Young Adult Metastatic Melanoma SurvivorIf you didn’t know me, I look like your average 31-year old woman. According to societal norms, I’m a fairly successful 31-year...reactions7comments
Squamous Cell Carcinoma on the Lip: What It Is and What It Isn'tLipstick dries out my lips, and so I don’t wear it. But I do occasionally like to wear a tinted lip gloss...reactions4comments
