Building a Safe Skin Work Culture“Cut!” the director yelled. “There is something over on the steps.” And with that, a tube of sunscreen was removed from the...reactions1comment
Efudex: Is Bigger Really Better?Topical chemotherapy is a difficult road with many hills and curves to navigate. It requires clear directions, a list of expectations, and...reactions1comment
A Deep Dark Tan and a Hair Salon HeroWhile I was at a hair appointment recently, I noticed one of the other customers in the salon. She stood out from...reactions7comments
Sun-Safe Practices: The Kids Are Getting It!I’m kind of excited right now. I have been advocating for sun safe-practices for several years now, and it can get discouraging...reactions1comment
Trena Brown's Second ActAs we wrapped up the first of what would become several interview sessions, I asked Trena Brown to reflect on her melanoma...reactions2comments
When Radiation May Not Be Right for You“Well, you’re a radiation therapist. You will always recommend treating with radiation!” That’s not always true. I understand that skin cancer therapies...reactions1comment
Preparing for Skin Cancer SurgeryLet’s face it: skin surgery can be traumatic. The thought of a nearly-complete-stranger removing parts of my skin makes me cringe. It...reactions18comments
Prior Authorization is a PainWhat is a prior authorization except a requirement designed to make a patient crazy? What is its purpose, if not to make...reactions1comment
Psst...Is It Time for Your Skin Cancer Self-Exam?In case no one else has told you yet today, you are important and loved. The fact that you are on this...reactions7comments
When to Fire Your DermatologistAs a melanoma survivor, my dermatologist is my lifeline. I have had four dermatologists in my life. The first treated my melanoma...reactions10comments
I Am Tired of Skin CancerI’m in a mood today. This is unusual for me, because I’m typically a generally happy, upbeat person. But today, I am...reactions14comments
My Tanning Habit: Let’s Do the MathLet’s cut right to the chase. Tanning is dangerous. Tanning can and, for far too many of us does, lead to skin...reactions1comment
Looking up Nail Melanoma Symptoms: Be Careful!When I was diagnosed with acute myeloid leukemia in 2003 and my doctor admonished, “stay off the internet.” It wasn’t that hard...reactions5comments
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...reactions16comments
Getting Back To Myself... Or Am I?When I was diagnosed with dermatofibrosarcoma protuberans (DFSP) in February 2021, it changed my life completely, particularly my perspective on life. For...reactions1comment
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
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...reactions28comments
Protecting the Scalp from the Sun's Harmful UV RaysI love hats, all kinds, but especially baseball caps. I don’t play baseball but have found these American classics to be very...reactions6comments
People Are Doing What to Get a Tan?I am the mother of two young adults and an elementary school teacher of 25 years. I’ve survived the era of Aqua...reactions3comments
Take the Health and Media Habits Survey!The Media Habits Survey is now closed. Thank you for your interest!" Managing a chronic condition is not easy and can be...reactionscomments
