I Refuse to Let Skin Cancer Keep Me Down“I have new moles every week. Let’s light this candle.” “Are moles really that dangerous?” “Oh, yeah…they should just call them cancer...reactions11comments
Tanning Salon Commercials – Don’t Be Deceived!It is that time of year again. Last week, I heard for the first time this season a commercial for a tanning...reactions4comments
Continuing on My Self Love JourneyI was diagnosed with dermatofibrosarcoma protuberans (DFSP), a rare form of skin cancer, in February 2021. I had my first wide resection...reactions1comment
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...reactionscomments
Close and PersonalSince I was first aware of melanoma it has always been my moles that I have viewed as the enemy. Watching and...reactionscomments
Sun Protective Clothing: Which Fabrics Block UV Rays?As the owner of a sun protective apparel company, I spend far too much time researching and testing various fabrics. With the...reactions2comments
What is Melanin?Melanins are a diverse group of pigments that give rise to color in our skin, hair, and eyes. While melanins serve multiple...reactionscomments
Dermatologic Care for LGBTQ+ PatientsProviding adequate and sensitive care to diverse individuals is crucial in every medical specialty, including dermatology. LGBT patients may face certain dermatologic...reactionscomments
Meet the Health Care Professionals of SkinCancer.netAt SkinCancer.net, our goal is to create a safe space for all members and to feature all skin cancer-related information around types...reactionscomments
Time for a Sunscreen Truth BombAdvocating for sun-safe practices has been a part of my life for several years. I remind friends to wear sunscreen, tell my...reactions1comment
Not One Size Fits All: My Mohs Isn’t Your Mohs, and Yours Isn’t MineThis year, I had my first Mohs surgery. I’ve had skin cancer for over 25 years, but this was the first time...reactions1comment
To Filter or Not to FilterIn the age of technology, filtered photos on social media are a way of life for some. But what about the regular...reactionscomments
Kent Gilliam: Profile of a FighterAs our first telephone interview wound down, I asked Kent Gilliam, a stage IV melanoma survivor, what message he wanted to send...reactions2comments
Charmeon's Story of Loss: In Memory of Reef and DonEditor’s Note: This guest post was written by Charmeon Carneson about her grandson, Reef, and her husband, Don who both sadly passed...reactionscomments
I Took Extra Time Off From Work to HealSurgery was the best treatment option for my diagnosis of dermatofibrosarcoma protuberans, or DFSP, and I required two surgeries 6 weeks apart...reactionscomments
Scalp Picking: Bad Habit or Disorder?The top of your head, under your hair, can be one of the trickiest places to have skin cancer, pre-cancer, or patches...reactionscomments
Sunscreen in My BloodstreamI used to love magic tricks whether it be pulling a rabbit out of a hat, or a quarter from behind an...reactionscomments
After Skin Cancer, Not Always Feeling So PrettyI’m a little what some would call “over the hill,” but still I feel pretty good about myself. I feel pretty good...reactions3comments
Some Realities of Having Dermatofibrosarcoma ProtuberansI was diagnosed with dermatofibrosarcoma protuberans (DFSP), a rare form of skin cancer, a few months ago, and I had 2 surgical...reactionscomments
Sun Protection Gloves Have a Mind of Their OwnIf you use hair ties, you might have the same problem with them that I have. They seem to disappear. As many...reactionscomments
