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Superficial radiation therapy (SRT) for non-melanoma skin cancers is not a one-size-fits-all treatment. Each patient and each skin cancer are different and require an individualized approach. There is a lot...

Thoughtless words can send you into a tailspin that lasts long after that person who spoke them has moved on to something else. Other words can have the opposite effect...

At SkinCancer.net, our goal is to create a safe space for all members and to feature all skin cancer-related information around types of skin cancer, diagnosis, treatment options, recurrence, coping...

I have a spot on the back of my arm that I don’t like. It’s not a mole, and it’s not overly large, but it does not look normal to...

Skin cancer is the most common form of cancer in the United States and worldwide. One in 5 Americans will be diagnosed with skin cancer in their lifetime, according to...

No matter how prepared we think we are for skin cancer surgery, there is always that one little thing that slips past us. If you have ever had surgery for...

I was driving through town the other day and while sitting at a traffic light I glanced left and there it was - a tanning salon. I hadn’t seen one...

As a radiation therapist, I am responsible for delivering radiation treatments to treat diseases such as skin cancer. I work alongside doctors, setting up the treatment area, verifying the treatment...

This year marks the 26th year that I have had skin cancer. When I was a kid, I spent a lot of time playing outdoors. Sunscreen wasn’t widely used back...

We asked our SkinCancer.net advocates and Facebook community if they've used any complementary treatments or alternative therapies to help relieve side effects of treatment or procedures. Here is what they...

Dr. Ben Wiese and his patient, Dawn, are willing to share their appointment together to talk through the causes of basal cell carcinoma and share what it looks like in...

We have so many firsts in our lives - first words, first day of school, first date, first car. Every one of them is memorable in one way or the...

UPF stands for Ultraviolet Protection Factor. It represents the amount of protection a fabric provides from harmful UV rays. It’s effectively the same as the SPF rating you see on...

On the way home from my last trip to the Mohs surgery center, I said this little ditty to my boyfriend as we pulled out: “When God gave out noses...

Being diagnosed with skin cancer doesn't only affect you physically, but also emotionally. It's the aspect of dealing with a diagnosis that is not discussed as much. Our advocates share...

Psychodermatology is the study of the connection between the skin and the mind. Understanding and addressing the link between mental health and skin disorders can help to better manage them...

Hopefully, you are in the habit of checking your skin regularly for any areas that may be suspicious or worrisome. New moles, moles changing shape, new bumps, scaly patches, a...

Over the last several years, I have turned into quite the sunscreen hoarder. When you are wearing sunscreen on a daily basis and reapplying throughout the day in summer months...

It’s amazing that my smartphone now replaces a telephone, an atlas, a calculator, a television, a watch, a typewriter...It seems like there is an app for everything. I think there...

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