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
#ThisSkinOfMine Giveaway Terms and ConditionsOfficial Rules, Terms and Conditions for the #ThisSkinOfMine Giveaway NO PURCHASE NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN. A PURCHASE DOES NOT INCREASE YOUR...reactionscomments
Two Identical Tubes of Cream, Two Completely Different UsesMy eyesight is so bad that when I misplace my glasses, I need another pair to find them. This can lead to...reactions9comments
Let's Talk about Ocular MelanomaGoing to the eye doctor is a mixed bag for me. I love getting better eyesight and new, fashionable frames. Eyeglasses have...reactions1comment
Don’t Fall for the Tanning Bed HypeI can always tell when spring break time gets closer. Do you know how I can tell? Because every morning as I’m...reactions4comments
Skin Cancer and Vitiligo: What’s the Connection?Aggressive skin cancer (melanoma) and vitiligo are two very different diseases. However, they can occur at the same time. When vitiligo occurs...reactions4comments
FDA Approves New Dermatology CameraThe U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently approved a new specialty dermatology camera, the Casio DZ-D100 Dermocamera and DZ-S50 Dermoscope. This...reactions2comments
The "Certainly-Don'ts" of Supporting Friends with Skin CancerIt’s 2022, and skin cancer is still going strong. You stand a very good chance of knowing someone who has had or...reactions7comments
When the "Body Shop" Doctor Makes a MessLet’s say you had a suspicious spot on your car, and you took said car to a specialized body shop quite some...reactions18comments
