How Technology Brings Both Convenience and Confusion: Results of the Connected Health SurveySometimes, it feels like we are surrounded by technology. Apps, devices, trackers, and gadgets are everywhere! In this digital age, though, everyone has a different level of comfort using technology... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Skin Care for Very Active FolksIf you are like me, you like to get outside and enjoy the nice days left before winter hits the northeast. For me, this could mean biking, jogging, hiking, or... By Scott Matheny2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Why the SPF in Your Foundation Is Not Protecting YouLet's talk about your makeup and skincare products that contain SPF...are they protecting you? The short answer is no. The simple act of using SPF does not mean you are... By Courtney Mangan2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
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 of flaky skin that you can’t identify. With... By Ronni Gordon2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Cryosurgery – How Can Such a Quick Procedure Cause Such Intense Pain?I had my six-month skin check the other day. At my last six-month checkup, my dermatologist and I were both celebrating that there was nothing that needed to be biopsied... By Judy Cloud3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments10 comments
Essential Treatment vs. COVID-19The news of a global pandemic closing businesses is nothing new for 2020. Businesses and workers labeled ‘essential’ have been on the front lines providing services while the virus seems... By Rachel Ward, RT(T)3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Meet Dr. Ben Wiese, Primary Care Skin Cancer PhysicianMeet our newest professional advocate for SkinCancer.net, Dr. Ben Wiese. Dr. Wiese is a dedicated primary care skin cancer physician based in Kelowna, Canada. Read his full bio here. Let's... By Ben Wiese1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
Melanoma Therapies - Why Research Is So ImportantAs a melanoma survivor, I am always encouraged when I read about the latest advancements in treating this deadly form of skin cancer. I don’t recall hearing much about “targeted... By Scott Matheny2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Hi, It's the Dermatologist's Office Calling With Your Results. Are You Alone?I recently went to the dermatologist to have her look at two spots on my scalp that my hairdresser thought looked suspicious. Having had skin cancer in the past, I... By Renee Feldman3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
Making Tanning Make Sense and the Lies That Got Me ThereLet’s talk about comfort for a minute. We love what makes us feel good - our favorite book and cozy blanket, movie nights with the family, and compliments on new... By April Pulliam3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Medical PTSD In People With CancerFor many people, cancer is the worst fear of all. Often, just the word 'cancer' leads people to imagine hair loss, chemotherapy, nausea, and other physical symptoms. However, the physical... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Mohs Surgery vs. Excision Surgery (My Personal Experience)My first experience with skin cancer was in 1995, when I received a diagnosis of basal cell carcinoma. I had made an appointment with a dermatologist for a small area... By Judy Cloud3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments28 comments
Rx for Understanding Visit Notes: A Dose of SleuthingI don’t, as a rule, read the notes from my doctors’ visits, but from time to time when I get an email saying, “You have received new test result information"... By Ronni Gordon3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
How Skin Cancer Prepared Me for a PandemicIt’s no news that 2020 was quite the year for everyone. We’re still in the midst of the pandemic and there seems to be an insane amount of uncertainty all... By Hailey Crider3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Skin Cancer and Managing Work and Life“Riverboat” Ron Rivera is the head coach of the National Football League's (NFL), Washington Football Team. He received the nickname for his risky, gambling coaching style when the stakes are... By Scott Matheny2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Efudex: The Product PredicamentBreaks in routine are difficult. When you are accustomed to doing something on a daily basis, it’s hard to take the plunge and make a change. Being told you need... By April Pulliam3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments41 comments
What is a Radiation Therapist?A radiation therapist is also known as a therapeutic radiologic technologist. We are responsible for delivering radiation treatments to treat diseases such as skin cancer. We work alongside doctors, setting... By Rachel Ward, RT(T)2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
5 Sunscreen and Skin Cancer Myths DebunkedSince sharing my melanoma story on Instagram last year, I've had countless messages about how shocked people are. Everything from "I didn't know someone so young could get it", to... By Courtney Mangan2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
A Band-Aid by Any Other Name Will Help a Spot HealIf you are a person of a certain age, you grew up hearing that you should “air out” a cut or sore. I thought that also until a nurse told... By Ronni Gordon3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Common Misconceptions About Skin Care and Skin Cancer PreventionThese are the most common misconceptions about skincare and skin cancer prevention that I discuss with patients on a regular basis. The top ones I hear are: Having SPF in face... By Jess Mangiaracina, PA-C2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments