The Blame GameI recently had a small area of basal cell carcinoma removed. It was the first cancerous area that I’ve had in almost two years. While I was not thrilled I... By Judy Cloud2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
Just Skin CancerI was guilty of it myself--saying it was “just skin cancer.” Cancer was lung cancer, breast cancer, and ovarian cancer. It was pancreatic cancer and leukemia. Skin cancer was a... By April Pulliam4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Dealing with My ScarsI had my first surgical procedure in 1988, which left a large, unclosed wound on my forearm. Since that time, I had another biopsy ON THE SCAR and numerous other... By Scott Matheny2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
19 and Diagnosed: Anna Keyes StoryIf I've learned anything, it's that timing truly is everything. My roommate sophomore year of college was in charge of our campus Relay for Life, so to show support, my... By annakeyes2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Will Anybody Listen or Care?Nearly 30 years ago I was diagnosed with malignant melanoma. That was a very difficult time. I had a large portion of skin on my arm cut out of me... By Scott Matheny3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
What's So Bad About Tanning Beds?Let’s talk a bit about skin cancer and tanning beds. They’re awesome, right? You can get a tan so much faster in a tanning bed than you can by lying... By Judy Cloud2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Efudex and Me: The Cold, Hard TruthIn 2007, I was diagnosed with melanoma upon removal of a suspicious spot on my left upper arm. The following years saw three Mohs surgeries for basal cell carcinomas and... By April Pulliam4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
Lesser Known Skin Cancers: Cutaneous T-Cell LymphomaCutaneous T-cell lymphoma is a non-Hodgkin lymphoma that occurs when the white blood cells called T-cells grow and multiply uncontrollably. Although cutaneous T-cell lymphoma (CTCL) is a type of blood... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Finding a Good DermatologistIn my experience, one of the most important decisions one can make about skin care is the choice of a dermatologist. This is a very personal decision because of the... By Scott Matheny2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Keeping a Skin Cancer Body MapVisiting a dermatologist regularly to receive a full body exam is a common skin cancer prevention tip. However, often visits are yearly, and may not be frequent enough to detect... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Tips From Friends About UV ProtectionI posted an article about my recent experience with getting a sunburn after a diagnosis of skin cancer, and I asked for suggestions about how to stay safe in the... By Renee Feldman1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Sweet SummertimeSweet, sweet summertime... the season of extra hours of sunshine in the day, warmer temperatures that beckon pool days or lazy days at the lake, a golf course calling your... By Judy Cloud1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Does Anxiety Evolve?The topic of anxiety comes up frequently amongst melanoma patients: What we do to overcome the waves of fear; how we share or explain these sometimes irrational and often complex... By ImogenC4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Dealing with Skin Cancer ScarsWe asked our contributors for tips and suggestions on how they deal with their scars after various skin cancer treatments and surgeries. Here is what two of them, Judy and... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments5 comments
My Mohs Surgery: Part 2This post picks up from the point in my skin cancer Mohs surgery day after I was informed that the surgeon would need to remove another section, in which the... By Renee Feldman2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Avoiding Skin Cancer in SummerIt is summertime - school is out, kids' sports are dominating weekends, and you are looking forward to that well-deserved week down the shore, at the lake, by the pool... By T.J.2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
UV Protection TipsMost information about UV protection is widely disseminated and includes the below tips from The Skin Cancer Foundation. Lesser known factors that will help you in developing your skin protection... By Scott Matheny2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
The Glorious (Pale) Days of SummerIt’s officially summer, and I’m not tan. Nor will I be tan by the middle of summer, nor at the end of summer. I’m not going to lie, I do... By Judy Cloud2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
The Day Before Mohs SurgeryI am having Mohs surgery tomorrow morning to remove a basal cell carcinoma on my face, near my right eyebrow. I scheduled this appointment weeks ago, and the day is... By Renee Feldman2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments34 comments
Changing the Way We Communicate!Many years ago if you were ill you visited your GP or doctor as the first point of call. Now the tables have turned. People read websites, consult friends &... By ImogenC2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments