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For those living with chronic health conditions, current news about the coronavirus (COVID-19) can be anxiety-inducing. We have questions and concerns about how the virus is transmitted, how it can...

Out of the corner of my eye, when I turned on the TV to watch the Sunday morning news shows, I saw the end of a commercial for a Celebrity...

It’s coming. The calendar might make you think otherwise, but it’s just around the corner. What is it? Tanning season. You know how I know? I’ll tell you straight up...

At the end of a travel day in the holiday season, I wanted a cup of coffee when I got to the hotel room. I was tired, and I figured...

Being a cancer patient is difficult, and I would argue that being a young adult cancer patient is infinitely more difficult. I went from being a normal, totally healthy 29-year...

Skin cancers — specifically nonmelanomas like basal cell carcinoma (BCC) and squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) — are the most common types of cancer in the United States. And while there...

I saw a headline not too long ago that I found unsettling. It wasn’t a recent article, as it was dated June 2018, but it was the first time I...

Official Rules, Terms and Conditions for Skin Cancer Awareness Month Skincare Giveaway NO PURCHASE NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN. A PURCHASE DOES NOT INCREASE YOUR CHANCES OF WINNING. VOID WHERE...

“It’s time for your haircut.” And with those words, my father would get out the electric trimmer and begin his masterpiece. As shards of blonde hair would fall into my...

The In America survey is now closed. Yes, skin cancer is serious! A skin cancer diagnosis can come with anxiety, fear, and when advanced, a devastating prognosis. To learn more...

If you have Patient Gateway or another patient portal, it can be useful for appointment reminders. It’s especially valuable if, like I do, you have a lot going on and...

It feels a little early to talk about base tans and tanning salon packages. If you’re a former tanning addict and skin cancer patient like me, you know there really...

The American Cancer Society (ACS) recently released its report, Cancer Statistics, 2020. The report found that the death rate from cancer in the US is dropping. Between 1991 and 2017...

As a young adult, there are many things in life that you prepare for. Things like going to school, getting a job, learning to live on your own, buying a...

First snow before Halloween, last snow after Mother’s Day, life in Buffalo. This doesn’t happen every year, but the point is well taken. Lake-effect snow blankets the Nickel City in...

Every day, people all over this great big world are preparing for medical procedures and treatments. They have been debriefed, given instructions, and told what to expect once they are...

As Valentine's Day approaches, we're thinking of all the reasons why we love this community. I always like the "how long have you been cancer free?" They don't understand that...

You know how you can just tell when things are about to go south? That little voice in the far reaches of your mind starts to plant tiny seeds of...

Every skin cancer surgery is unique. That's why it's important to hear a range of possibilities before going under the knife. We asked our community about one of the toughest...

I am familiar with the recommendation to not go on social media at night, because it can keep you from sleeping well. Last night, I ignored that advice and went...