Ask the Advocates: What Is the Most Surprising Thing You’ve Learned About Skin Cancer?Skin cancer is complicated and there are a number of myths out there about prevention and treatment. We asked our SkinCancer.net advocates about the most surprising information they've learned about...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
How I Became a SRT Radiation TherapistAs students, we were told that the job outlook in our region was “oversaturated” and that we may need to relocate to find work. I was born and raised in...Reactions0reactionsComments5 comments
A Day In The Life of a Young Adult Metastatic Melanoma SurvivorIf you didn’t know me, I look like your average 31-year old woman. According to societal norms, I’m a fairly successful 31-year old. I own my own home, I have...Reactions0reactionsComments7 comments
Squamous Cell Carcinoma on the Lip: What It Is and What It Isn'tLipstick dries out my lips, and so I don’t wear it. But I do occasionally like to wear a tinted lip gloss. I’m not sure, though, if defining my lips...Reactions0reactionsComments4 comments
Common Topics Discussed During a Full Skin ExamDuring a full skin exam, there are questions that patients most commonly ask. The questions are usually about sun protection and how the patient can be proactive in checking his...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Ask the Advocates: Tips for Sending Photos to Your DoctorSometimes the easiest way to communicate with the dermatologist is to email them. And this may involve sending pictures of suspicious spots or moles! Here are tips and tricks from...Reactions0reactionsComments3 comments
FDA Approves Libtayo® for Locally Advanced and Metastatic Basal Cell CarcinomaThe U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved Libtayo® (cemiplimab-rwlc) to treat certain types of locally advanced (cannot be removed by surgery) and metastatic (has spread) basal cell carcinoma (BCC)...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
American Cancer Society Releases 2021 Report on CancerThe American Cancer Society (ACS) has released its 2021 report on cancer, called Cancer Facts and Figures 2021. The data in this report is 2 to 4 years behind the...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Skin Cancer Awareness Month 2021 Tote Bag Giveaway Terms & ConditionsUpdated: May, 2020 Official Rules, Terms and Conditions for the Skin Cancer Awareness Month Tote Bag Giveaway NO PURCHASE NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN. A PURCHASE DOES NOT INCREASE YOUR...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Wearing Masks and Sunscreen: Do You Still Need It?It's become the new normal to wear a mask around other people. Due to COVID-19, we may not be around others as often, but in many areas masks are mandated...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Doing the Dermatologist Shuffle and Why It's So StressfulBeing a creature of habit, I don’t always adapt well to big changes. It takes quite some time for me to acclimate to different surroundings and new people. I have...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
A Timeline: My Diagnosis and TreatmentMy melanoma diagnosis came as a complete surprise to me. My family has no history of skin cancer and I’ve always been fairly responsible with protecting my skin when out...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Ask the Advocates: Advice for Seeing the Dermatologist During COVID-19COVID-19 has certainly changed our lives in many ways. One change is the way we see and interact with healthcare professionals. For those living with skin cancer, dermatologist visits may...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Dr. Ben Wiese on Avoiding Skin CancerOne of the most common questions Dr. Ben Wiese gets is "How can I avoid getting skin cancer?" Check out his advice in the video below. Did you see Dr...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
I Moved, Now Where's My Doctor?The house in Buffalo is sold. Almost everything I own is still in storage there. I am on Long Island with new career opportunities and a new purpose. Being about...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Skin Cancer – More Than I Bargained ForWhen I was a kid, I had never heard of skin cancer. As a child, we played outside all day long during summers and after school until dinner time. There...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
What Is Superficial Radiation Therapy?Radiation for skin cancers is a superficial (skin deep) dose of radiation that destroys the cells in non-melanoma skin cancer. Eligibility for treatment using radiation is, as always, determined by...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Ask the Advocates: Unusual Skin Cancer SpotsOur arms, legs, and faces are common areas for skin cancer to develop. However, skin cancer can appear anywhere on the body. We asked our advocates, "What is the most...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
One Journey, Two Paths: The Impact of Skin Cancer on Support SystemsLife throws some mean curve balls sometimes, not the least of which is cancer. If you have been diagnosed with skin cancer or prescribed topical chemotherapy for recurring precancerous lesions...Reactions0reactionsComments3 comments
Predicting Melanoma? And Will It Matter?I spent much of my youth in the sun. Growing up in California meant beach trips, days at Disneyland, camping, and jaunts to the mountains for fishing and sledding. I...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
