How Skin Cancer Affects Mental HealthFar too often I've heard people say, "if you’re going to get cancer, skin cancer is the kind to get." While it's...reactions2comments
Granuloma Annulare: A Look Back at My First Dermatologist VisitI write a lot about my first visit to a dermatologist. In my mind, my first appointment with one was in 2007...reactions3comments
Dermatologists and Radiation TherapyA dermatology office that is interested in owning and operating a superficial radiation therapy (SRT) machine must do more than just purchase...reactions1comment
Dr. Ben Wiese on Avoiding Skin CancerOne of the most common questions Dr. Ben Wiese gets is "How can I avoid getting skin cancer?" Check out his advice...reactionscomments
Preparing for Skin Cancer Surgery: Tips & Tricks for the Big DayNo matter how prepared we think we are for skin cancer surgery, there is always that one little thing that slips past...reactions1comment
Exploring Basal Cell - What Does It Look Like?Dr. Ben Wiese and his patient, Dawn, are willing to share their appointment together to talk through the causes of basal cell...reactionscomments
A Trip to the Dermatologist with SarahSarah takes a trip to see her dermatologist because she's found a suspicious spot on her face. It turns out to be...reactionscomments
How ABC's "The Bachelor" is Making a Joke of Skin Cancer PreventionLet’s talk about The Bachelor, but not for the reasons most people want to chat about it. If you are a fan...reactions9comments
Do I Need Another Medical Opinion About My Skin?I moved to Long Island just over a year ago from Buffalo, New York, to pursue some professional dreams and to be...reactions9comments
Skin Cancer: What You Don't Know Can Hurt YouI’ve had skin cancer for a lot of years. My first diagnosis was in 1995. When I received that diagnosis, I naively...reactions4comments
6 Tips for Staying on Top of TreatmentLiving with a long-term health condition requires us to stay on top of everything: doctor’s appointments, new symptoms, insurance, and, of course...reactionscomments
Hitting the TrifectaI’ve hit the trifecta of cancers. A trifecta in the horse racing world means horses finish in the correct order. Years ago...reactions12comments
"I Have a What in My Eye?"School holidays are prime times for teachers to make appointments. I can’t remember a break in the last 25 years when I...reactions6comments
7 Spots Melanoma May Be HidingSkin cancer is the most common type of cancer in the U.S., and melanoma is the most serious type of skin cancer...reactions8comments
A Letter of Warning to the Precancer on My ChestListen up. Your days are numbered. I’ve got my eye on you. You won’t get past me like some of your friends...reactions12comments
Using My Pain to Encourage My PatientsI'm a physician assistant and recently started working in an emergency department, and sometimes I am required to perform laceration repairs, which...reactions1comment
How Much Time Should Your Dermatologist Spend Doing a Skin Check?I have read numerous comments on skincancer.net about the thoroughness, or lack thereof, of a dermatologist performing a skin check. This made...reactions21comments
SRT and DementiaSkin cancer is the most common type of cancer, and approximately 1 in 5 Americans will be diagnosed with skin cancer by...reactions1comment
Is It Okay To Demand That Your Doctor Biopsy An Area?As a moderator for skincancer.net, I have read far too many comments from community members who've said that their doctor (or in...reactions8comments
Three Lessons I Learned From Sharing My Cancer Journey OnlineIn December of 2019, I heard the words, "you have stage 4 melanoma" for the first time. It was the day my...reactions2comments
