Mole Removals Are A Big DealA community member shares their experience with a mole removal, as told to a member of the SkinCancer.net community team. I went to the dermatologist for my yearly check, a... By SkinCancer.net Team3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Times When I Felt Silly, Oh So SillyHave you ever been annoyed by a sock that keeps slipping into your shoe? The thing that happens when the elastic has given way and it sneaks down onto your... By Ronni Gordon2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
My Efudex Arsenal: Arming for the AftermathEfudex, a topical chemotherapy, is commonly prescribed by dermatologists to fight actinic keratoses, and with that prescription comes a plethora of questions. Some of the most frequent questions I have... By April Pulliam4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments27 comments
My Current Challenge, Part 3Following up from Part 1 and Part 2 of My Current Challenge: It’s August 7 and yesterday I got this news as the nurse was removing my stitches. “Your margins... By Scott Matheny2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
The Little Things Can Drive You CrazyI have a tiny little spot in my left ear. First, it itched, then it flaked. I applied a combination of Efudex and calcipotriene cream. An even tiniest speck remained... By Ronni Gordon2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
What is a Living Will?The word “will” can seem loaded when mentioned in casual conversation, and it might seem morbid to talk about or even unnecessary for the average person to think about. However... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Living With: Interview with April PulliamOne of SkinCancer.net’s advocates, April Pulliam, is interviewed in the new Health Union podcast Living With. Diagnosed with melanoma in her early 30's, April has had multiple skin cancers since her original... By Emily Downward1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Cloud Coverage and Sunburns: Made in the Shade?Cloud coverage and sunburns go hand in hand. One of the worst sunburns I ever got was on a cloudy day while watching a boat race at the bay. It... By Kim Hill2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments6 comments
The Fear and Safety in Google ImagesLet’s face it, internet searches are the natural go-to for everyone for everything. From recipes to car prices, from the menu for a favorite restaurant to the lyrics of the... By April Pulliam3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
When Cryosurgery Makes You Want to CryI don’t complain about much, but I’m going to do it about the overzealous zapping that a dermatology "Fellow" did the other day. He did it on spots on my... By Ronni Gordon2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments11 comments
My Current Challenge, Part 2It’s July 26, I now have five stitches on the upper part of my left arm. A few days ago a colleague of my regular dermatologist removed a chunk of... By Scott Matheny2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Protecting Yourself While Still Living Life to the FullestAwareness, for some, means wanting to protect yourself, as well as those around you, from the sun as much as possible. Other versions of awareness for those living with the... By NinaHU1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
My Current Challenge, Part 1I wasn’t sure if I was going to write about this. I was fine when I was writing about things that happened in the past, or about someone else’s current... By Scott Matheny2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Autumn Scenes and SunscreenAutumn is my favorite season. In my opinion, it’s hard to beat the still-warm days yet cooler nights of Fall. Every year, I look forward to the activities associated with... By Judy Cloud2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Exciting Updates from Research in Merkel Cell CarcinomaI recently attended a fascinating discussion in conjunction with the University of Washington Medical School and Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center. One of the speakers was Dr. Paul Nghiem, who... By Emily Downward3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
SPF: Best Sunscreens to Wear Under MakeupDo you wear sunscreen underneath your makeup? Most women don't. Some fear that a layer of sunscreen will cause their face to look and feel greasy throughout the day, while... By erin.mathis1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
In 6 WordsWe've all been in a meeting, a presentation, a class where we've been challenged to create an "Elevator Speech." I've had an elevator speech in my mind for a very... By annakeyes1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
To Go or Not To Go – That Shouldn’t Be the QuestionA funny thing about skin cancer is that many people don’t take it seriously. This, my friends is a mistake. If someone has chest pains, they are likely going to... By Judy Cloud3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments9 comments
Grammar and Sun Protection“Don’t forget to wear your sunscreen!" It seems that no matter how many times we say it, people somehow are not getting the message about skin care and the sun... By Scott Matheny2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Young Women and The Risks of TanningWould you subject yourself to increase risk of an earlier death for a chance to look better for a limited amount of time? Would you continue to raise that risk to... By T.J.3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments