Aware and Alert, Skin Cancer Is No JokeMay is Skin Cancer Awareness Month. This means different things to different people. I want to take a more active role this year because the lockdown has provided me more... By Scott MathenyBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Arm Wrapping and My Fluorouracil Routine: The Struggle is RealWhile doing a yoga class, I felt a crinkly thing on my arm. It felt like cellophane under my long-sleeved shirt. For a moment I forgot, then I remembered. It... By Ronni GordonBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Community Views: Reducing Scar VisibilitySometimes, skin cancer treatment can leave people with large, disfiguring scars despite properly caring for their wounds post-surgery. For some, skin cancer scars can be painful reminders of battles and... By Editorial TeamBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Protecting the Scalp from the Sun's Harmful UV RaysI love hats, all kinds, but especially baseball caps. I don’t play baseball but have found these American classics to be very effective at shading my eyes and keeping large... By Scott MathenyBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
People Are Doing What to Get a Tan?I am the mother of two young adults and an elementary school teacher of 25 years. I’ve survived the era of Aqua Net hair, white Keds with tight-rolled jeans, and... By April PulliamBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
Enter to Win: Skin Cancer Awareness Month 2022 GiveawayThis Skin Cancer Awareness Month, we are giving away the ultimate package! Prioritizing sun safety while spreading awareness is so important, and we want to offer you all the tools... By Editorial TeamBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Two Identical Tubes of Cream, Two Completely Different UsesMy eyesight is so bad that when I misplace my glasses, I need another pair to find them. This can lead to panic: for example, the time I took my... By Ronni GordonBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments9 comments
Let's Talk about Ocular MelanomaGoing 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... By Scott MathenyBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Don’t Fall for the Tanning Bed HypeI 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... By Judy CloudBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
Skin Cancer and Vitiligo: What’s the Connection?Aggressive skin cancer (melanoma) and vitiligo are two very different diseases. However, they can occur at the same time. When vitiligo occurs in people with melanoma, it is called melanoma-associated... By Editorial TeamBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
FDA Approves New Dermatology CameraThe U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently approved a new specialty dermatology camera, the Casio DZ-D100 Dermocamera and DZ-S50 Dermoscope. This camera uses a non-invasive technique to diagnose benign... By Editorial TeamBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
The "Certainly-Don'ts" of Supporting Friends with Skin CancerIt’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... By April PulliamBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments7 comments
When the "Body Shop" Doctor Makes a MessLet’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... By Ronni GordonBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments6 comments
Protecting Your Whole Body from the SunDoes anyone recall the expression “farmer’s tan?” I remember my childhood friends referring to someone who had a sunburn on the lower parts of their arms having this kind of... By Scott MathenyBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Take the Health and Media Habits Survey!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... By Editorial TeamBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
An Open Letter to Our Skin Cancer Community: Why I Admire YouDear 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... By Scott MathenyBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments6 comments
A Thank-You to the Doctor Who Saved MeI 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... By April PulliamBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Skin Cancer Doesn’t Take a Day OffI 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... By Judy CloudBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Your Kids and Sun Protection: Teach Them When They’re Young!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... By Judy CloudBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Advice for Skin Check NewbiesDermatologist 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... By April PulliamBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
