One in a MillionWhen I first heard about the opportunity to share my story, I was a little apprehensive, to be honest. "I'm not a writer," I thought to myself. It's been hard... By Veronica Lain3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
Craving My Cousin's UPF Hat but Not the PriceA hat doesn’t do much good in a closet, or in the trunk of a car, but that’s where my two sun protection hats have lived. One with a very... By Ronni Gordon3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Disturbed Sleep Research OpportunityArizona State University is seeking sleep-disturbed cancer patients to participate in a research study. The purpose of the research is to determine the effects of an 8-week smartphone-based health intervention... By Editorial Team 1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Why Can’t I Just Leave My Skin Cancer Untreated?Something that bothers me is when I see people post that they have had a basal cell or squamous cell area on their skin for years but won’t get it... By Judy Cloud2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments16 comments
When the Happiest Day of Your Life, Isn't!"Your PET scan came back clear." I heard those words about 2 months ago. But after finding out there was no cancer in my body, nothing about my reaction, or... By Courtney Mangan2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
How Much SPF Do I Really Need in My Sunscreen?When it comes to protecting myself from dangerous things, I tend to be super safe (go overboard). Recently, I have tended to purposely avoid being within ten feet (or more)... By Scott Matheny3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
A Southerner's Guide to Efudex HealingI’m from the South, and I’m (cough) over 40. Those of us who fall into this age range know many sayings from our southern parents and grandparents. All of our... By April Pulliam3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
What Is Morpheaform (Sclerosing) Basal Cell Carcinoma?Basal cell carcinoma (BCC) is the most common kind of skin cancer. It is also the most frequently occurring kind of all cancers. There are different types of BCC, including... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
What Sharing My Story on Instagram Taught MeEditorial note: All images were used with permission from Courtney Mangan's Instagram. Prior to my stage 3B cancer diagnosis, I didn’t really share too much of my personal life online... By Courtney Mangan2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Millennials! Gen Z! Listen up!Millennials, otherwise known as Generation Y, are defined as being born roughly between 1981 and 1996. They are followed by their younger counterparts, Generation Z, born after 1997. According to... By April Pulliam3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
5 Things I’ve Learned After Being NED for One Entire YearIn July, I officially got to celebrate being one year 'no evidence of disease' (NED)! I was diagnosed with stage IV metastatic melanoma in late 2018, and by the summer... By Hailey Crider2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Take the Connected Health Survey!The Connected Health Survey is now closed. Thank you for your interest! In the digital age, there are so many devices, websites, and technologies related to health. From fitness trackers... By Editorial Team 1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Describing The Worst Days With Chronic PainIn September of 2019, Health Union (the parent company of SkinCancer.net) partnered with the US Pain Foundation for our first ever Chronic Pain in America survey to ask members of... By Editorial Team 1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
How I Prepare for a Coming AppointmentMy next appointment is in a couple of weeks. I know this because I called, as recent times have changed some of the ways that doctors and their patients communicate... By Scott Matheny3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
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 skin cancer stories publicly, and I share some... By April Pulliam3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Fooled by a Spot that Didn't Look Like a Squamous CellSo, my squamous cell radar was finally off. A spot that I thought wasn’t a squamous cell carcinoma actually was one. But I wasn’t the only one fooled. A dermatologist... By Ronni Gordon3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments8 comments
Putting Yourself FirstMelanoma is not just physical, it takes a massive toll on your mental health too. There is a lot of evidence to show that a positive mental outlook can help... By Courtney Mangan2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
What Happens at a Skin Check?For some reason, it took me far too long to finally go and get a skin check, even though I have fair skin and a family history of skin cancer!... By Courtney Mangan2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Tumor Humor: Coping with Cancer With a (Twisted) Sense of Humor Part IIHopefully, you all enjoyed the last episode of “Tumor Humor!” I laughed so much writing my awkward (yet hilarious) cancer stories, I thought I’d share some more. Humor is such... By Hailey Crider2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Survivorship Has Its PrivilegesWhat happens when you “beat cancer”? Survivorship is a tricky subject that can leave us with guilt and other mental and emotional challenges in being the “lucky” ones. Often, cancer patients... By T.J.3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments