My Diagnosis JourneyI was diagnosed with malignant melanoma during the summer of 1988. My thirty-year survival anniversary is this year! I often am asked how I discovered my skin cancer. I tell... By Scott Matheny3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
How To Talk To Children About Your Skin CancerDiscussing cancer with children can be a daunting task. It may be tempting to want to shield children from the overwhelming, even scary, situation but the truth is that children... By Editorial Team 4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Bahama Breezes and Skin CancerOver my daughter’s Christmas break from college, we went to the Bahamas for a week. Going on a beach vacation has been at the top of her want-to-do list for... By Judy Cloud3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
A Day in the LifeAs a malignant melanoma survivor, the thoughts of skin cancer never quite go away. My scars are a constant reminder of this journey that began back in 1988. Do I... By Scott Matheny3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Traveling During Cancer Treatment“Can I travel between immunotherapy treatments?” “Is an airplane safe after chemo?” “How do I bring my medications through airport security?” If you’ve been diagnosed with advanced skin cancer, you... By Editorial Team 5 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Facing FebruaryFebruary got here before I knew what was happening this year. When February hits, so does the fever. Days are getting just a tad bit longer. Spring, hopefully, is around... By April Pulliam3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments5 comments
It's All In The FamilySkin cancer is not just an individual and personal issue for me. It is a family issue and in a larger sense, a community issue. What happens to me affects... By Scott Matheny2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
7 Things to Know About Hospice“Hospice” can be a scary word for patients and families, but in reality it is a wonderful service that offers so much in a time of need. One reason "hospice"... By Alison Petok2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Test Result Anxiety - The Adult VersionRemember when you were in school and had just taken a really hard test? And how anxious you were while waiting to find out how you did on it? And... By Judy Cloud3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments5 comments
Biopsy and Results: An Interview Part 2One of the many wonderful things about the community is that we can find things in common between our stories. In part 2 of this interview with former SkinCancer.net team... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Here We Go, Yet AgainYou’d think it would get easier. I had just walked in the door after work. I hadn’t slept well the night before, and it had already been a long week... By Judy Cloud2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments5 comments
You're Having Mohs Surgery? Advice For A Friend“Guess who has a basal cell carcinoma?” my friend texted me last week. I was surprised and scared for her, and I texted back that I would talk to her... By Renee Feldman2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments22 comments
30 Year Survival Anniversary - A Time to CelebrateThirty years ago, I was diagnosed with malignant melanoma. Thirty years ago, my life changed. Thirty years ago, I changed my ways. Thirty years ago, I began a new journey... By Scott Matheny2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
4 Simple Steps to Making the Most of Your AppointmentsHearing that you have cancer for the first time can be incredibly overwhelming. In fact, many patients feel that they are in shock after hearing the news, and have difficulty... By Alison Petok3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Biopsy and Freezing and Surgery? Oh My!The long Thanksgiving holiday was really good. My youngest daughter was home from college for five days, and she and I got to spend a lot of time together. My... By Judy Cloud2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments5 comments
Community Thoughts: Who Discovered Your Skin Cancer?Our community on Facebook gave us a huge response when we asked who discovered their skin cancer. Now, we’re sharing the results. Didn’t get a chance to share on Facebook?... By NinaHU2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
How Long for a Dermatologist Appointment?I recently read an article in Women’s Health about the difficulty patients experience trying to get an appointment with a dermatologist, even patients who have found a suspicious growth/spot. The... By Renee Feldman3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments6 comments
Dealing with the Fear of RecurrenceOnce you’ve had a diagnosis of skin cancer – whether melanoma, basal cell carcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma, or another type of skin cancer – there is a chance of the... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Saying No to Treatment OptionIf you’ve received a diagnosis of basal cell or squamous cell carcinoma, you know how important it is to be diligent about sun awareness and monitoring your skin. (I’m only... By Judy Cloud3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
New Relationship, Old DiagnosisAfter I was diagnosed and finished the battle, the next scariest thought was, “How do I explain to my next boyfriend that it may not be my last battle?” The... By annakeyes2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments