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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...

From doctor’s appointments to medications to treatment plans, keeping track of everything related to your skin cancer can feel overwhelming. Staying organized and having a place to keep track of...

If you are like many pet owners, your furry pals keep you on your toes. They bring a smile to your face each day and are one of your most...

A few years ago, I loaded up the car and drove to Albany, New York, our state capital. Along with a contingent of other skin cancer advocates, I lobbied for...

Mental health is an important aspect of wellbeing for people who have or have had skin cancer. People in our community experience a wide range of emotions when it comes...

“Wait an hour to swim after you eat.” “Don’t run with scissors.” “Eat all your food, there are starving children in (name your country).” These were some of the things...

“Jinx” is such a fun word. We normally associate it with silly times with siblings or friends, and it almost always brings a smile to our faces. If you do...

Skin cancer is usually caused by a combination of many factors such as the environment, lifestyle, and other changes that happen to our genes over time. Sometimes, skin cancer may...

I remember loving baseball hats as a child. I played little league baseball and nothing was better than getting my uniform. Back in the day that meant baggy flannels with...

The last time I went to one of my dermatologists, she gave me an assignment to perform at my convenience. It was to treat my hands, neck, and legs with...

It was four degrees, but sunny, on the morning of the 5K run that I had signed up to do. The Hot Chocolate Run was for a great cause (an...

Indoor tanning beds are dangerous. Look it up. This is true according to the American Cancer Society, the Skin Cancer Foundation, the American Academy of Dermatology, the Food and Drug...

In October, my fellow Health Union advocates and I spent several days together at a conference, and during a breakout session of our SkinCancer.net group, we started talking about our...