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So, 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...

Melanoma 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...

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!...

Hopefully, 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...

What 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...

If you are reading this right now, you are more than likely new to Efudex. I am not a betting gal, but I’d be willing to wager you are somewhere...

This year, I had my first Mohs surgery. I’ve had skin cancer for over 25 years, but this was the first time my doctor said I didn’t have the option...

My grandfather was born in 1912. He served during World War II. He was a doctor and worked mostly inside an office or on home visits. He was not a...

It’s been a sweltering summer in the South. Being active outdoors has taken some real planning - and patience, especially when you are trying to avoid getting too much sun...

In 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...

I don’t know how long I’ve had the bottle of ketoconazole 2% shampoo laying around, but I know one thing for certain: It isn’t going to be useful unopened. One...

Looking for the melanoma quiz? Click here! There are several types of skin cancer that are considered non-melanoma. However, the most common non-melanoma skin cancers are basal cell carcinoma (BCC)...

Looking for the non-melanoma quiz? Click here!Melanoma is more likely than non-melanoma skin cancers to invade deeper layers of skin. This skin cancer can metastasize and spread to other parts...

When I went to meet my boyfriend for a bike ride, I did a double-take. He was standing at the corner, holding his bike, and looking like...a bank robber. His...

Editor’s Note: This article was first published on August 20, 2020. Further developments in what we know about the coronavirus are continuously emerging. Cancer and its treatments can weaken the...

I am a big believer in mind over matter and through this whole process, I have been on a mission to remain positive. So, I have created an immunotherapy routine...

Being diagnosed with skin cancer can create a mix of different emotions; fear, anxiety, regret, loneliness, anger, and so many more. Advice from others who have also received a skin...

One of the most important parts of any serious medical diagnosis is having the support of family and friends, however, if you haven’t experienced something similar yourself then knowing what...

As we drift through summer during these unprecedented times, I am still surprised by how much the general public doesn’t understand about skin cancer and its dangers. May was melanoma...

Efudex is a topical chemotherapy used to treat actinic keratosis. The cream, also known as fluorouracil, works to rid the skin of precancerous cells your physician deems suspect. It is...