Skin Cancer and ExerciseI love to exercise. I lost over 70 pounds in 2016-2017 through changing my diet and walking. I started tracking my steps...reactions1comment
Standing up by Walking Away From Tanning Salons--Making Skin Cancer Awareness a Real PriorityMay is a pretty important month for me. Most people who know I am an elementary teacher would say it’s because our...reactions1comment
Words from Dr. Wiese: What Is a Dermascope?Dr. Ben Wiese explains how dermatologists and skin cancer physicians use dermascopes, or dermatoscopes, in their examinations of their patients. A dermascope...reactionscomments
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
