Wondering and Worrying: Could It Happen to Me?On the leukemia side of my life, I get upset if someone dies of the same disease. First, because I’m sad about...reactionscomments
COVID-19 Updates, April 7: Face Coverings, Testing, & MedicationsIt is common to feel overwhelmed about COVID-19: so much information changing day-to-day. Here are some of the important COVID-19 stories that...reactionscomments
Summary: The Next Decade of Melanoma TreatmentLast month, our SkinCancer.net editorial team attended The Melanoma > Exchange Patient & Advocate Forum in Washington D.C. It was a half-day...reactionscomments
What to Know About Cancer and COVID-19 (Coronavirus)The spread of the novel coronavirus, COVID-19, has changed our daily lives. But people with a higher risk for illness from COVID-19...reactionscomments
Efudex Redness: Is It Permanent?Skin cancer is a strange and winding road. Your dermatologist may find a suspicious spot you thought was just dry skin. She...reactions16comments
Cabin Fever and SkincareIt’s that time of the year in Western New York. People start thinking about going outside again or do they? This has...reactionscomments
Little Spot on Thumb Causes Large Amount of ConfusionA tiny little hole on my thumb, above my knuckle, has caused a degree of hassle that is greater than you would...reactionscomments
Take the Fatigue and Health Survey!The 2020 Fatigue and Health survey has now closed. Thank you for your interest! We are excited to share the results with...reactionscomments
Advice Versus Advise: A Subtle DifferenceA few weeks ago, I was looking through posts on a melanoma Facebook group page when I came upon a thread started...reactions6comments
Skin Cancer and Anger Management“What Do You Do With the Mad That You Feel?" Mister Fred Rogers Song 1968. I get angry when I see young...reactionscomments
Does Skin Cancer Come up in Conversations?We asked the community, "Did skin cancer come up in any holiday conversations?" We received a wide variety of answers - thank...reactionscomments
Guess That Skin Cancer StatIn 2019, 1,013 people diagnosed with skin cancer took our online Skin Cancer In America survey. Each year, we learn so much...reactionscomments
FDA Makes Way for Experimental Drugs to Fight COVID-19On March 19, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved the testing of two drugs, chloroquine (hydroxychloroquine) and remdesivir, to treat...reactionscomments
Immunotherapy & Late-Stage Melanoma TreatmentWhen I was diagnosed, I had never heard of the term before. I knew what chemotherapy was and I knew it was...reactions4comments
My Skin Cancer FriendsFor a few years, my daughter had a favorite t-shirt and wore it every time we went shopping. On the front, in...reactions2comments
Healthcare Obstacles & the LGBTQ+ CommunityEditor’s Note: LGBTQ+ stands for people who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, or queer. To learn more about gender identity, check...reactionscomments
My Safe SpaceI’ve written several articles lately on how special this community at SkinCancer.net is. I love how the community members support each other...reactions2comments
She Had Me in Stitches, but Nobody Was LaughingRonald Reagan was president. Michael Jordan was the darling of the sports world. I was in California, living the dream. No one...reactions2comments
COVID-19: Tips To Reduce Your RiskWith all of the news circulating about the novel (new) coronavirus, it can be easy to feel overwhelmed or anxious. This is...reactionscomments
COVID-19 Basics for the Immune-CompromisedFor those living with chronic health conditions, current news about the coronavirus (COVID-19) can be anxiety-inducing. We have questions and concerns about...reactionscomments
