Thank You for Taking Our Survey!We appreciate you taking the time to answer all of our questions. Your responses will help us better understand life with skin...reactionscomments
5 Things You NEED to Know about SRTAs a radiation therapist, I hear many misconceptions about what superficial radiation therapy (SRT) is and what it can do. Absolutely not...reactionscomments
The Positive Impacts Melanoma Has Had On My LifeSkin cancer, or any cancer for that matter, can be a terrifying diagnosis. For me personally, my melanoma diagnosis has been terrifying...reactionscomments
Do Higher SPF Products Offer More Protection?It's true that most people think that higher SPF sunscreens offer more sun protection, but this assumption isn't entirely true! The answer...reactionscomments
My Doctors Didn't Even Think It Was Skin Cancer: Why You Are the Best Expert on Your BodyStanding in the bathroom of my suite at the Best Western Plus a few years back, I quickly examined myself in the...reactionscomments
May Is Skin Cancer and Melanoma Awareness MonthMay 2021 marks Skin Cancer and Melanoma Awareness Month. This year, we are all about making your voice heard. While sharing your...reactionscomments
Skin Cancer Awareness Month 2021 Tote Bag Giveaway Terms & ConditionsUpdated: May, 2020 Official Rules, Terms and Conditions for the Skin Cancer Awareness Month Tote Bag Giveaway NO PURCHASE NECESSARY TO ENTER...reactionscomments
I Got It Where? Unusual Places for Skin CancerMost of us realize that skin cancer appears on places where UV rays caused damage. Many get skin cancer on their face...reactions5comments
A Surprising Relationship: Parkinson’s Disease & MelanomaMelanoma is a type of skin cancer that develops from melanocytes, and Parkinson’s Disease (PD) is a progressive movement disorder that affects...reactionscomments
Misleading Sun Protection Facts: True or False?Information can spread quickly – regardless of whether it’s actually true or not. Because of this, it’s important to take a moment...reactions1comment
What Happens to Your Skin When You Skip Sunscreen?Who doesn’t love to spend time outdoors during the summers? For most of us, the summer season is a wonderful time of...reactions1comment
My Experience With Facial Mohs SurgeryEven though I’ve had skin cancer since 1995 and have had numerous surgeries and procedures, I’ve had only one Mohs surgery and...reactions14comments
SPF in Tanning Accelerators: Dangerous Double-TalkThere are some mixed messages regarding sun protection floating around out there, and it’s incredibly frustrating. As I search for sunscreens online...reactionscomments
How Skin Cancer Affects Body ImageSkin cancer is the most common form of cancer in the United States and worldwide. One in 5 Americans will be diagnosed...reactionscomments
Sun Exposure While DrivingDid you know that the average American spends 55 minutes per day behind the wheel, typically driving about 15,000 miles per year?...reactions3comments
Coping with Actinic KeratosisA trip to the dermatologist is always an adventure for me even in the best of times. I never quite know what...reactions7comments
Finding a Good Dermatologist, Part 2I found a good dermatologist, I think, I hope. A couple of weeks ago I had appointments to see a new dentist...reactionscomments
What Happens at a Skin Check?For some reason, it took me far too long to finally go and get a skin check, even though I have fair...reactions1comment
Dark Days Following Diagnosis: Thirteen Years of Things Left UnsaidMarch of 2007 should have marked the beginning of a wonderful spring for me. I was almost done with my first year...reactions1comment
Her Diagnosis Made Her Faint!“We have your results from your biopsy. The spot on your nose did come back as skin cancer. It’s a basal cell...reactions2comments