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 I’d be willing to wager you are somewhere... By April Pulliam3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments7 comments
Not One Size Fits All: My Mohs Isn’t Your Mohs, and Yours Isn’t MineThis 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... By Judy Cloud3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Men and MelanomaMy 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... By Scott Matheny3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Sunscreen and Insect Repellent Combos: I'm Bugging Out!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... By April Pulliam2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Infographic: Pain Management Treatment and CareIn 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 2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Prescription Shampoo Works Better on Hair Than in ClosetI 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... By Ronni Gordon2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Non-Melanoma Quiz: Test Your KnowledgeLooking 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)... By Editorial Team 1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Melanoma Quiz: Test Your KnowledgeLooking 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... By Editorial Team 1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
To Cover or Not to Cover, Your Whole FaceWhen 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... By Ronni Gordon3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
COVID-19 Risks for People with CancerEditor’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... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Getting in the Right Headspace: My Immunotherapy RoutineI 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... By Courtney Mangan2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Community Views: Advice to Those Newly Diagnosed with Skin CancerBeing 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... By sidneysalehkurtz5 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
Supporting a Family Member With CancerOne 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... By Courtney Mangan2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Awareness, Education, ActionAs 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... By Ken Billett2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Efudex: Treating Your ChestEfudex 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... By April Pulliam2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments11 comments
Melanoma: It's More Than Just a Wacky MoleI remember when I was first diagnosed with melanoma back in 1988. I saw a dermatologist at the recommendation of a nurse that I had met at a pool party... By Scott Matheny2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Tumor Humor: Coping With Cancer With a (Twisted) Sense of HumorI recently joined Stupid Cancer’s Digital Cancer Con and got to participate in some very excellent sessions for young adults with cancer. One of my personal favorites was a session... By Hailey Crider3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
How Not to Pack for a Vacation in Warm ClimatesAs usual, I overpacked. And on top of that, I didn’t choose well for my trip to California, where it was much warmer. Let’s start with necklines. I need to... By Ronni Gordon3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Celebrating Good NewsSixteen. That is my estimate of how many skin checks I have had with a dermatologist over the last five years. And at almost every single one of those appointments... By Judy Cloud2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments9 comments
Why Tanning Culture Needs to ChangeHealthy glow vs. you look sick. Sun-kissed skin vs. are you a vampire? The list goes on when it comes to the ways people describe someone with a tan vs... By Courtney Mangan2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments