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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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
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...reactions1comment
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactions1comment
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...reactions8comments
Putting Yourself FirstMelanoma is not just physical, it takes a massive toll on your mental health too. There is a lot of evidence to...reactionscomments
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...reactions1comment
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...reactionscomments
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...reactions4comments
Efudex: What's This About Erosion?If you are reading this right now, you are more than likely new to Efudex. I am not a betting gal, but...reactions16comments
