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...reactions1comment
Men and MelanomaMy grandfather was born in 1912. He served during World War II. He was a doctor and worked mostly inside an office...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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:...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactions4comments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactions14comments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
Celebrating Good NewsSixteen. That is my estimate of how many skin checks I have had with a dermatologist over the last five years. And...reactions9comments
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...reactionscomments
Getting to the Dermatologist Can Be a Real PainSometimes getting to the dermatologist’s office is just as much of a challenge as dealing with skin cancer. That’s because all of...reactions1comment
