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I 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...

Do 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...

We'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...

A 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...

“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...

Would 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...

My lipstick looked crooked this morning. I guess it always looks like that, but today was the first time it really struck me that my lips truly look uneven. The...

Having any kind of surgery can be overwhelming and with skin cancer often being found on the face, it can even be frightening. You may be wondering what to do...

I have to share about a time that hit me like a brick. I was in Philadelphia with other contributors and moderators from Skincancer.net and other similar health community-based websites...

In this series, we discuss causes of anxiety for those facing physical health conditions. Phrases in quotes are the words of our community members across various conditions on what it’s...

At the end of September 2018, SkinCancer.net got its 10,000th ‘like’ for our Facebook page (here’s looking at you, Michael H!). I admit I had been keeping an eye on...

"Everything off but your underwear, gown open to the back. We'll be back to get started in a few" - who knew these words would become as second nature to...

I’ve had moments of panic, and I am sure you have as well. I’ve panicked when I’ve been pulled underwater by a strong wave. I’ve felt what can only be...

The places where I didn’t know you could get skin cancer – inside your outer ear and under your toenail – are places where it actually can happen. I know...

The state where I live, Indiana, isn’t known for being particularly progressive. CBD oil was a hot topic in legislation for a long time before our governor signed a bill...

"Get Naked, Get Checked." I've said this statement multiple times, trying to encourage people to get a skin check. I don't know if I'll ever stop saying it. However, we...

Can what you eat help prevent skin cancer? Mounting evidence says that when it comes to your skin and cancer, the old adage is true. You (and your skin) are...

On September 28, 2018, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved Libtayo (cemiplimab-rwlc) for the treatment of metastatic or locally advanced cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma (CSCC). This approval is...

Back when I had my first Mohs surgery, I noticed something – I seemed to be the youngest person in the waiting room. It may be interesting to know that...

I am not a huge fan of going to see the dentist. The high-pitched drill, the pain, the needles: it’s all a bit too much at times. I don’t mind...