Minimizing Skin CancerI was first diagnosed with skin cancer in June 2018. Since that time, I have come to see that there are many...reactions1comment
Skin Cancer is Golf's Silent Killer: Sun Protection for GolfersGolfers and skin cancer have an unfortunate link, with the disease being termed "golf's silent killer." Many golfers hope for a sunny...reactions3comments
September Suns: The Good and the BadThe September sun bathes me in a certain kind of warmth. It reminds me of two great things and one thing that...reactionscomments
Confusion Over SPF and UPF: What's the Difference?A friend who has been buying sun protective clothing said he had seen a lot of UPF labeling lately. He wondered why...reactions3comments
Do Your Research and Wear SunscreenI recently read about a celebrity who uses Botox, but won’t use sunscreen on her family because in her words, “It’s unnatural.”...reactionscomments
Warning Others About Skin CancerYou are walking by your favorite beach or at the public pool. You are lathered up in your favorite sunscreen complete with...reactionscomments
Tanning Beds, Don't Be FooledIndoor tanning beds are dangerous. Look it up. This is true according to the American Cancer Society, the Skin Cancer Foundation, the...reactionscomments
What's Blue and White and Crammed Into My Drawer? (Lots of Creams)This is probably not a question that occurs to many people unless those people have a drawer full of prescription meds for...reactionscomments
Sun Protection Tips For Construction WorkersOne of my first jobs out of college was as a construction worker in New Orleans. I loved the physical nature of the...reactions1comment
Preventing Skin Cancer in ChildrenYour children are what you live for, and protecting them from harm is of the utmost importance. When it comes to skin...reactionscomments
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...reactions6comments
Tips From Friends About UV ProtectionI posted an article about my recent experience with getting a sunburn after a diagnosis of skin cancer, and I asked for...reactionscomments
Sun Safety vs. Summer Fun: Finding the BalanceHere in the UK we’re in the midst of our hottest summer in decades. There are sun-bleached patches of grass in my...reactionscomments
Sometimes You Feel Like Cryotherapy, Sometimes You Don'tSix-month checkups with my dermatologist have been a part of my life since 2007. My first skin cancer experience was a doozy–melanoma...reactionscomments
A Little Dab Will Do (for Treating Some Precancers)I’m probably not the only one who gets a jingle or catchy phrase from a commercial stuck in their head. If it’s...reactionscomments
Happy Anniversary to Us, SkinCancer.Net!I cannot believe this occasion passed without my realizing it, but I believe it is never too late to celebrate a momentous...reactionscomments
Enter to Win: Skin Cancer Awareness Month 2023 Giveaway - Now ClosedThe Skin Cancer Awareness Month Giveaway is now closed. Thank you for your interest! We are celebrating Skin Cancer Awareness Month 2023...reactionscomments
Sunscreen Stations Offer Convenient Sun ProtectionMany places offer access to free sunscreen in the form of sunscreen stations. These are convenient and much needed. If you’ve never...reactions4comments
The Search for the Perfect Shirt ContinuesSaucony, a company known for its running shoes, also makes good running shirts. One of my favorite pieces of clothing is a...reactionscomments
A Skin Cancer Journey: How Do You Cope?My mother has always been health-conscious, but as a child, I can remember her sitting on the couch eating a whole box...reactions6comments
