Dermatologists and Dentists: Biopsy FatigueI am not a huge fan of going to see the dentist. The high-pitched drill, the pain, the needles: it’s all a...reactionscomments
The Dreaded C WordMy skin cancer journey began when I discovered a tiny, little, brown spot on the tip of my nose. It was so...reactions2comments
How Do I Feel?A skin cancer diagnosis stinks. It is scary. One goes through a myriad of emotions that begin the first day you hear...reactionscomments
Do I Need a Second Dermatologist?You can’t make this stuff up and I am not. I have heard all of these since I started seeing a dermatologist...reactions22comments
Having Skin Cancer Causes Anxiety at Other Medical AppointmentsSomething I realized recently, as I was having blood drawn for a health screening at work, is that I have a lot...reactions2comments
Is Radiation Safe?Radiation therapy is a standard treatment for many forms of cancer and is becoming increasingly popular for skin cancer treatment. Doses of radiation...reactions3comments
Do As I Say (And Not As I Want To Do)I have a confession. I’m not always a model patient. Sometimes I want to hide places from my dermatologist. Not exactly hide...reactions4comments
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...reactionscomments
Mole Removals Are A Big DealA community member shares their experience with a mole removal, as told to a member of the SkinCancer.net community team. I went...reactionscomments
What if You’re Not Happy with Your Post-Skin Cancer Surgery Look?Those who have Mohs surgery on their face often get some form of plastic surgery after they’re done. This is to minimize...reactions1comment
Racial Differences in Skin CancerCancer development, treatment, and outcomes are tricky topics to understand. The underlying reasons why a person gets cancer or how they might...reactionscomments
Post Mohs Surgery ComplicationsMy first Mohs surgery on a squamous cell cancer near my tear duct went smoothly. But while the procedure itself was OK...reactionscomments
SPF: Best Sunscreens to Wear Under MakeupDo you wear sunscreen underneath your makeup? Most women don't. Some fear that a layer of sunscreen will cause their face to...reactionscomments
Summary: The Next Decade of Melanoma TreatmentLast month, our SkinCancer.net editorial team attended The Melanoma > Exchange Patient & Advocate Forum in Washington D.C. It was a half-day...reactionscomments
Immunotherapy & Late-Stage Melanoma TreatmentWhen I was diagnosed, I had never heard of the term before. I knew what chemotherapy was and I knew it was...reactions4comments
Vitamin D and Melanoma, Better Prognoses?First snow before Halloween, last snow after Mother’s Day, life in Buffalo. This doesn’t happen every year, but the point is well...reactionscomments
Fear of Recurrence? Not Me. Well, Maybe MeA few weeks ago, someone asked if I am afraid of a recurrence of skin cancer, and I immediately said, "No." I...reactions2comments
Melanoma RecurrenceEven after successful treatment, an individual’s battle with skin cancer may not be over. Once an individual has been diagnosed and treated...reactionscomments
That Friend...You Know the OneWe all have that one friend. No, not the quirky one. I’m not talking about the moody one either. You know the...reactionscomments
Darn You, Tan Line!I’ll cut right to the chase. I have a tan line, and I’m really ticked off about it. Were this 1992 with...reactionscomments
