My Melanoma Nightmare: A Bump on My HeadIt all started with a little bump on my scalp that I found in 2015 while my husband and I were in Colorado celebrating our ten-year anniversary. I asked him... By Rachel Tapley2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments6 comments
If Scars Could SpeakI remember looking down at my left forearm for the first time after my surgery in 1988. The surgical stitches were very obtrusive as they wrapped around half of the... By Scott Matheny2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Take Heart, Dear AdvocatesMy skin cancer journey began in 2007 with a melanoma diagnosis, and my advocating against tanning began a few years later when I joined Facebook. I began by sharing articles... By April Pulliam3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Ask the Advocates: Mental Wellbeing After DiagnosisWe asked our advocates for their perspectives on the different emotions that come at each step of the skin cancer journey. In part one, we learn about the emotional impact... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
The Unpredictability of Squamous Cell CarcinomaI’ve had skin cancer since 1995. Early on, my skin cancer seemed pretty predictable-- every couple of years, I’d be in my plastic surgeon's office making preparations for the removal... By Judy Cloud3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments7 comments
How Do I Feel?A skin cancer diagnosis stinks. It is scary. One goes through a myriad of emotions that begin the first day you hear the “c” word and continues throughout your life... By Scott Matheny3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Skin Cancer and Sun Protection for FirefightersIn February 2018, researchers from the "Firefighter Cancer Initiative" published new information about the risk of skin cancer for firefighters. According to this research, firefighters may have a higher risk... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Skin Cancer 101: Life LessonsSkin cancer has been my teacher since 2007. I am enrolled in a class from which I can’t seem to graduate. I didn’t sign up for this course, but I... By April Pulliam3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments7 comments
UPF ClothingSun safety recommendations often focus on avoiding direct sunlight and lathering on sunscreen with a high SPF value, however, there is more that can be done to protect from harmful... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
My Diagnosis JourneyI was diagnosed with malignant melanoma during the summer of 1988. My thirty-year survival anniversary is this year! I often am asked how I discovered my skin cancer. I tell... By Scott Matheny3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
How To Talk To Children About Your Skin CancerDiscussing cancer with children can be a daunting task. It may be tempting to want to shield children from the overwhelming, even scary, situation but the truth is that children... By Editorial Team 4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Bahama Breezes and Skin CancerOver my daughter’s Christmas break from college, we went to the Bahamas for a week. Going on a beach vacation has been at the top of her want-to-do list for... By Judy Cloud3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
A Day in the LifeAs a malignant melanoma survivor, the thoughts of skin cancer never quite go away. My scars are a constant reminder of this journey that began back in 1988. Do I... By Scott Matheny3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Traveling During Cancer Treatment“Can I travel between immunotherapy treatments?” “Is an airplane safe after chemo?” “How do I bring my medications through airport security?” If you’ve been diagnosed with advanced skin cancer, you... By Editorial Team 5 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Facing FebruaryFebruary got here before I knew what was happening this year. When February hits, so does the fever. Days are getting just a tad bit longer. Spring, hopefully, is around... By April Pulliam3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments5 comments
It's All In The FamilySkin cancer is not just an individual and personal issue for me. It is a family issue and in a larger sense, a community issue. What happens to me affects... By Scott Matheny2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
7 Things to Know About Hospice“Hospice” can be a scary word for patients and families, but in reality it is a wonderful service that offers so much in a time of need. One reason "hospice"... By Alison Petok2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Test Result Anxiety - The Adult VersionRemember when you were in school and had just taken a really hard test? And how anxious you were while waiting to find out how you did on it? And... By Judy Cloud3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments5 comments
Biopsy and Results: An Interview Part 2One of the many wonderful things about the community is that we can find things in common between our stories. In part 2 of this interview with former SkinCancer.net team... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
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? While drivers may feel protected from the sun... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments