Using a Personalized Cancer Vaccine Against MelanomaResults from a new pilot study provide encouraging results on the use of a personalized cancer vaccine against melanoma. (A pilot study...reactionscomments
Why Wasn’t I Chosen for a Clinical Trial?In any clinical trial, participants must meet certain criteria to be eligible to participate. There are two commonly used terms when describing...reactions1comment
Clinical Trial TerminologyThere are several terms that are commonly used when discussing clinical trials. Here are some that come up often:Adverse event: an undesirable...reactions1comment
Will I Need to Pay to Be in a Clinical Trial?Clinical trials can provide an opportunity for patients to receive the latest treatment, provide a new treatment option for those whose previous...reactionscomments
Not Always a Placebo! Types of Clinical TrialsWhen many people think of clinical trials, they may think of testing a new experimental drug or taking a placebo pill. But...reactionscomments
Participating in a Clinical TrialNow that you know what a clinical trial is, let's review some of the details behind participation in one and what you...reactionscomments
Breathing ExercisesFocusing on the breath is a technique used to help calm the mind and reduce stress and anxiety. There are many forms...reactions3comments
Living With: An Interview with Scott MathenyScott Matheny is on a mission to raise awareness and encourage men to take a proactive approach to their own health and...reactionscomments
Skin Cancer Anxieties: Isolation & MisunderstandingIn this series, we discuss causes of anxiety for those facing physical health conditions. Phrases in quotes are the words of our...reactionscomments
With Time, Mohs Memories FadeThe anticipation of getting Mohs surgery, and the procedure itself, can make you so anxious, that it’s interesting how much the memory...reactionscomments
Homemade SunscreenHomemade chocolate chip cookies...yum! Homemade ice cream...the best! Homemade apple pie...to die for! Homemade sunscreen? Evidently, it’s a thing, a thing I...reactionscomments
How Not to Talk With Your Baby Boomer Man About Seeing a Physician(Spouses, partners, significant others, brothers, children, parents and friends of these men: this is for you) I will be honest. I don’t...reactionscomments
Insomnia and Skin Cancer Anxiety, Part 2: SolutionsLast week, we reviewed the sources of anxiety and insomnia in people with skin cancer. It’s important to identify these problems early...reactionscomments
"Green" Screen?I try to be environmentally conscious. I recycle. I try to turn off light when I leave a room. I try not...reactions3comments
Living With Skin Cancer: A Podcast Interview with Judy CloudI recently interviewed SkinCancer.net advocate Judy Cloud for the Health Union podcast, Living With. Judy has been living with skin cancer for...reactionscomments
I Saw a Physician Assistant for a Skin Cancer Full Body Exam Scan, and I Will Do It AgainI choose my doctors carefully. I usually ask my gynecologist for a referral when I need a specialist. She, along with my cardiologist and...reactions17comments
Practicing Self Care on a BudgetLast week, we defined and described the importance of self-care, and gave some examples of how you can practice it in your...reactionscomments
Pill Story: These Two Should TalkOne of my daily medications puts me at greater risk for skin cancer, and another is supposed to decrease my risk. The...reactionscomments
CapHat ReviewSpring is upon us. I live in Buffalo, NY, where everyone packs nearly every outdoor activity into just a few of the...reactionscomments
New FDA Regulations For SunscreenYes, you can still wear the sunscreen you have in your cabinet. In fact, you SHOULD still wear the sunscreen you have...reactionscomments
