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Going to the eye doctor is a mixed bag for me. I love getting better eyesight and new, fashionable frames. Eyeglasses have come a long way since the 1970’s when...

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I can always tell when spring break time gets closer. Do you know how I can tell? Because every morning as I’m getting ready for work, I hear a commercial...

It’s 2022, and skin cancer is still going strong. You stand a very good chance of knowing someone who has had or is currently experiencing recovery or treatment related to...

Let’s say you had a suspicious spot on your car, and you took said car to a specialized body shop quite some distance from your home. The spot is small...

The Media Habits Survey is now closed. Thank you for your interest!" Managing a chronic condition is not easy and can be physically and mentally exhausting. What types of media...

Dear Friends, I admire you. I started working with our skin cancer community about five years ago and I have seen the evolution of our forums, discussions, and life-changing stories...

I turned around and my kids were grown. I looked over my shoulder and their toys were gone. I closed my eyes, and when I opened them again, my son...

I see my dermatologist every six months, or more frequently as needed. One of those 6-month checkups seems to always fall right before Christmas, which gave me the realization this...

I was cleaning out my magazine basket this past weekend and was flipping through, deciding which ones I should get rid of and which ones I might actually read if...

Dermatologist visits have been a consistent part of my life since 2007. Thanks, melanoma. I know the drill and what to expect when I arrive for my skin check every...

I currently have three “dots” on my face from a recent cryosurgery treatment. They are not a big deal except for the fact that I am in the film and...

Editor’s Note: This guest post was written by Charmeon Carneson about her grandson, Reef, and her husband, Don who both sadly passed away from skin cancer. Reef was diagnosed with...

Early detection is paramount when it comes to skin cancer. Yes, it is imperative to see your dermatologist, but there is a way you can do a skin cancer self-exam...

Editor's note: This story is one of a two part series A note that I just wrote to a dermatologist began, “Thanks for being such a pleasure to visit. I...

I have many scars. Until my recent diagnosis of melanoma in situ, I looked upon my scars rather fondly. Most remind me of a special time or place during my...

I read an article today about how drinking alcohol is the cause of several types of cancer. The article mentioned that alcohol consumption is linked to cancers of the breast...

As the owner of a sun protective apparel company, I spend far too much time researching and testing various fabrics. With the warm weather and beach vacations approaching, I thought...

Chances are if you're living with skin cancer, you've heard of Mohs surgery. It is, after all, one of the most effective ways to treat skin cancer. both basal cell...

I can recall watching the winter Olympic games with my parents and my sister, and I was always amazed at the chapped faces of the downhill skiers. It’s something that...