Sunscreen Dispensers: Small Objects, Big ImpactOn a hot July afternoon, after a ferry ride with my family to beautiful Nantucket Island, I got off the boat in...reactions3comments
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
Protecting the New Skin You're In: Post-Efudex TipsEfudex is a big deal. Despite what many of us hear from prescribing physicians--it’s can be a real ordeal. From the itching...reactions10comments
Building Healthy Habits for Life after MohsI’m no stranger to surgeries. I’m currently 6 weeks into recovery from a third surgery on my right arm. All three of...reactions1comment
How Does Radiation Treat Skin Cancers?Like the rest of your skin, skin cancers are made up of cells. The difference between the cells of healthy skin and...reactions5comments
At Farm Yoga, Doing my Part to Prevent Skin CancerRecently I wrote about going back to backyard yoga, and now I bring you farm yoga! But there's a twist - this...reactions1comment
Why Is Skin Cancer On the Rise?You might think that with all the knowledge out there about skin cancer that the rates are declining. Unfortunately, that’s not true...reactions1comment
Tanning Salons – Big Business at Our ExpenseThroughout my lifetime, trends and fads have come and gone. The eighties had great music, lots of good movies, and some interesting...reactions3comments
6 Common Situations That Increase UV ExposureAnytime the sun is shining, it’s also emitting UV radiation. However, it’s not a constant amount. There are a lot of factors...reactions1comment
Looking for the Positives After Finding a Suspicious AreaEvery six months, I have an appointment with my dermatologist for a full skin check. These appointments are typically in June and...reactions1comment
5 Things Sometimes Mistaken for Skin CancerYou should always be aware of any changes in your skin. Skin cancer is best treated when caught early. While this may...reactions1comment
Community Member Spotlight: Linda CurtisEditor’s Note: This guest post was written by Linda Curtis, who shares her experience of being diagnosed with metastatic melanoma as a...reactions1comment
Common Skin Cancer Misconceptions, Finding Your BridgeI spent another long day photographing eagles and other wildlife at the bridge last weekend. It was really hot and humid and...reactionscomments
A History of Radiation in Skin Cancer TreatmentI am a radiation therapist working in a dermatology office treating non-melanoma skin cancers with superficial radiation therapy. This statement no longer...reactions3comments
Skin Cancer Advocacy at the Highest Levels“So, why are we here today?” That one question launched my skin cancer advocacy mission. It wasn't asked by a family member...reactions2comments
Using The UV Index To Better Protect Your SkinThe UV index is a scale from 1 to 11+ used to determine the intensity of the UV radiation emitted from the...reactions2comments
Community Member Spotlight: Meet Mike HyderOur Facebook community member, Mike Hyder, has been on a rollercoaster when it comes to diagnosing and treating his melanoma. He had...reactions3comments
Facts About Dysplastic Nevus Syndrome You Should KnowIf you're not familiar with dysplastic nevus syndrome, you're not alone. It's also known as atypical mole syndrome (AMS) and was first...reactions2comments
Can Basal Cell Carcinomas and Squamous Cell Carcinomas Spread?While I was moderating the SkinCancer.net Facebook page recently, I noticed a question from one of our community members: "can basal cell...reactionscomments
A Skin Cancer Too Large to be SeenWorking as a superficial radiation therapist treating skin cancers, I have encountered so many interesting patients. But a few unique individuals have...reactionscomments
