Counting the Stars...Who Have Had Skin CancerFact: Skin cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer in the United States. Another fact: In the United States, more than 9,500...reactions5comments
When a Tiny Spot Causes a Big Amount of ConcernI spent a ridiculous amount of time focusing on one little spot that turned out to be “just” an actinic keratosis (AK)...reactions6comments
I Wrote a Love Letter to My SunscreenI had tried many sunscreens on my face before finding my current sunscreen, and I wasn’t happy with any of them, because...reactionscomments
2 Skin Checks, 2 Biopsies, and 1 ExcisionAfter working as a community lead on SkinCancer.net for a few months, I decided it was definitely time for a skin check...reactions6comments
Community Views: Advice To Someone Having Mohs SurgeryMohs surgery is far from an easy procedure. In this surgery, your Mohs surgeon will remove your skin cancer layer by layer...reactions19comments
Matters of Race, Socioeconomic Status, and MelanomaI have always been one of the fairest skinned people among my friends. My Scandinavian and Northern European ancestry was certainly evident...reactionscomments
Confusion Over SPF and UPF: What's the Difference?A friend who has been buying sun protective clothing said he had seen a lot of UPF labeling lately. He wondered why...reactions3comments
One in a MillionWhen I first heard about the opportunity to share my story, I was a little apprehensive, to be honest. "I'm not a...reactions3comments
Craving My Cousin's UPF Hat but Not the PriceA hat doesn’t do much good in a closet, or in the trunk of a car, but that’s where my two sun...reactionscomments
Disturbed Sleep Research OpportunityArizona State University is seeking sleep-disturbed cancer patients to participate in a research study. The purpose of the research is to determine...reactionscomments
Why Can’t I Just Leave My Skin Cancer Untreated?Something that bothers me is when I see people post that they have had a basal cell or squamous cell area on...reactions16comments
When the Happiest Day of Your Life, Isn't!"Your PET scan came back clear." I heard those words about 2 months ago. But after finding out there was no cancer...reactions1comment
How Much SPF Do I Really Need in My Sunscreen?When it comes to protecting myself from dangerous things, I tend to be super safe (go overboard). Recently, I have tended to...reactionscomments
A Southerner's Guide to Efudex HealingI’m from the South, and I’m (cough) over 40. Those of us who fall into this age range know many sayings from...reactionscomments
What Sharing My Story on Instagram Taught MeEditorial note: All images were used with permission from Courtney Mangan's Instagram. Prior to my stage 3B cancer diagnosis, I didn’t really...reactionscomments
Millennials! Gen Z! Listen up!Millennials, otherwise known as Generation Y, are defined as being born roughly between 1981 and 1996. They are followed by their younger...reactionscomments
5 Things I’ve Learned After Being NED for One Entire YearIn July, I officially got to celebrate being one year 'no evidence of disease' (NED)! I was diagnosed with stage IV metastatic...reactionscomments
Take the Connected Health Survey!The Connected Health Survey is now closed. Thank you for your interest! In the digital age, there are so many devices, websites...reactionscomments
How I Prepare for a Coming AppointmentMy next appointment is in a couple of weeks. I know this because I called, as recent times have changed some of...reactionscomments
Time for a Sunscreen Truth BombAdvocating for sun-safe practices has been a part of my life for several years. I remind friends to wear sunscreen, tell my...reactions1comment
