A Guide to Mohs SurgeryChances 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... By Kim Hill3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments12 comments
The Olympic Games: Skin Cancer Prevention Hits the SlopesI 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... By April Pulliam2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
How Skin Cancer Affects Mental HealthFar too often I've heard people say, "if you’re going to get cancer, skin cancer is the kind to get." While it's true that many skin cancers are treatable if... By Kim Hill2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Granuloma Annulare: A Look Back at My First Dermatologist VisitI write a lot about my first visit to a dermatologist. In my mind, my first appointment with one was in 2007 for the excision of a spot diagnosed as... By April Pulliam3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
Dermatologists and Radiation TherapyA dermatology office that is interested in owning and operating a superficial radiation therapy (SRT) machine must do more than just purchase the device. If your dermatologist offers SRT, they... By Rachel Ward, RT(T)3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
How ABC's "The Bachelor" is Making a Joke of Skin Cancer PreventionLet’s talk about The Bachelor, but not for the reasons most people want to chat about it. If you are a fan of this reality show and its sister show... By April Pulliam3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments9 comments
Do I Need Another Medical Opinion About My Skin?I moved to Long Island just over a year ago from Buffalo, New York, to pursue some professional dreams and to be closer to my children. Along with unpacking, decorating... By Scott Matheny3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments9 comments
Skin Cancer: What You Don't Know Can Hurt YouI’ve had skin cancer for a lot of years. My first diagnosis was in 1995. When I received that diagnosis, I naively thought skin cancer would be a "one and... By Judy Cloud3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
6 Tips for Staying on Top of TreatmentLiving with a long-term health condition requires us to stay on top of everything: doctor’s appointments, new symptoms, insurance, and, of course, managing treatment – all while taking care of... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Getting Back To Myself... Or Am I?When I was diagnosed with dermatofibrosarcoma protuberans (DFSP) in February 2021, it changed my life completely, particularly my perspective on life. For one, after my initial biopsy, I was told... By Amber Kromah, DMSc, PA-C2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Hitting the TrifectaI’ve hit the trifecta of cancers. A trifecta in the horse racing world means horses finish in the correct order. Years ago, we attended the Kentucky Derby with its time-honored... By DeborahWesloh3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments12 comments
"I Have a What in My Eye?"School holidays are prime times for teachers to make appointments. I can’t remember a break in the last 25 years when I haven’t had one doctor’s visit or another. With... By April Pulliam2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments6 comments
Using My Pain to Encourage My PatientsI'm a physician assistant and recently started working in an emergency department, and sometimes I am required to perform laceration repairs, which is a fancy way of saying putting stitches... By Amber Kromah, DMSc, PA-C2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Emily Hayward's Story: Changing the Way We Look at Skin CancerIf the pandemic has provided us with nothing else, it’s given us time. I’ve wavered back and forth with using that time wisely and wasting it away. During one of... By April Pulliam3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Tiny Volcano Thumb Goes to the Dermatologist“She just makes squamous cells,” my dermatologist said to the resident as the resident froze a pre-cancer on my neck. I guess that makes me sound like a squamous cell... By Ronni Gordon3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments9 comments
How Much Time Should Your Dermatologist Spend Doing a Skin Check?I have read numerous comments on skincancer.net about the thoroughness, or lack thereof, of a dermatologist performing a skin check. This made me realize that all dermatologists are definitely not... By Judy Cloud3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments21 comments
A Letter of Warning to the Precancer on My ChestListen up. Your days are numbered. I’ve got my eye on you. You won’t get past me like some of your friends have. All the signs are there, and I... By April Pulliam3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments12 comments
Three Lessons I Learned From Sharing My Cancer Journey OnlineIn December of 2019, I heard the words, "you have stage 4 melanoma" for the first time. It was the day my whole world turned upside down and everything would... By Courtney Mangan2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
SRT and DementiaSkin cancer is the most common type of cancer, and approximately 1 in 5 Americans will be diagnosed with skin cancer by the time they turn 70 years old. Our... By Rachel Ward, RT(T)3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Is It Okay To Demand That Your Doctor Biopsy An Area?As a moderator for skincancer.net, I have read far too many comments from community members who've said that their doctor (or in some cases, even several doctors) told them that... By Judy Cloud3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments8 comments