Skin Cancer App WarningIt’s amazing that my smartphone now replaces a telephone, an atlas, a calculator, a television, a watch, a typewriter...It seems like there...reactionscomments
Ask the Advocates: What Is the Most Surprising Thing You’ve Learned About Skin Cancer?Skin cancer is complicated and there are a number of myths out there about prevention and treatment. We asked our SkinCancer.net advocates...reactionscomments
How I Became a SRT Radiation TherapistAs students, we were told that the job outlook in our region was “oversaturated” and that we may need to relocate to...reactions5comments
A Day In The Life of a Young Adult Metastatic Melanoma SurvivorIf you didn’t know me, I look like your average 31-year old woman. According to societal norms, I’m a fairly successful 31-year...reactions7comments
Common Topics Discussed During a Full Skin ExamDuring a full skin exam, there are questions that patients most commonly ask. The questions are usually about sun protection and how...reactions1comment
The Benefits of Physical Rehabilitation of a Person with Cancer, Part IIAs written in part I of this article, it was highlighted that studies examining the therapeutic value of exercise of people with...reactionscomments
My Skin Cancer Journal Giveaway (Now Closed)From doctor’s appointments to medications to treatment plans, keeping track of everything related to your skin cancer can feel overwhelming. Staying organized...reactionscomments
Excuse Me, Is This Thing On? Being Your Own Melanoma AdvocateLet’s be honest, when it comes to medical stuff, I have no idea - I leave that up to the professionals. But...reactionscomments
FDA Approves Libtayo® for Locally Advanced and Metastatic Basal Cell CarcinomaThe U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved Libtayo® (cemiplimab-rwlc) to treat certain types of locally advanced (cannot be removed by surgery)...reactionscomments
Wearing Masks and Sunscreen: Do You Still Need It?It's become the new normal to wear a mask around other people. Due to COVID-19, we may not be around others as...reactions1comment
Doing the Dermatologist Shuffle and Why It's So StressfulBeing a creature of habit, I don’t always adapt well to big changes. It takes quite some time for me to acclimate...reactions2comments
A Timeline: My Diagnosis and TreatmentMy melanoma diagnosis came as a complete surprise to me. My family has no history of skin cancer and I’ve always been...reactions2comments
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
My Skin Care Routine & What's In My Bag After MelanomaAfter having melanoma I’ve become extra vigilant about skincare. My skin is naturally very dry, bordering on reptilian in winter. So if...reactionscomments
Dermatology Visit: An Inside LookWelcome to a bird's eye view of part of a dermatologist visit. My doctor agreed to let me film part of my...reactionscomments
I Moved, Now Where's My Doctor?The house in Buffalo is sold. Almost everything I own is still in storage there. I am on Long Island with new...reactionscomments
What Is Superficial Radiation Therapy?Radiation for skin cancers is a superficial (skin deep) dose of radiation that destroys the cells in non-melanoma skin cancer. Eligibility for...reactions7comments
Ask the Advocates: Unusual Skin Cancer SpotsOur arms, legs, and faces are common areas for skin cancer to develop. However, skin cancer can appear anywhere on the body...reactionscomments
Taking "Gross" Photo, Looking for AnswersThe other day you could find me in my kitchen, twisting myself into a pretzel, trying to take a good photo of...reactionscomments
One Journey, Two Paths: The Impact of Skin Cancer on Support SystemsLife throws some mean curve balls sometimes, not the least of which is cancer. If you have been diagnosed with skin cancer...reactions3comments
