10 Things You Should Know About Clinical Trials...Each year thousands of clinical trials occur. Learning about clinical trials can feel like you are learning a new language. The good news is that there are lots of resources...reactionscomments
Skin Protection Fatigue, The New SPF...Ugh, you know the drill. Put on sunscreen, reapply. Where’s my hat? We’re riding in a convertible? They chose Miami Beach for the convention? Every day, every month, you’re vigilant...reactions4comments
The Top, Top Ten...There’s certainly no lacking of Top 10 lists. Top 10 Classic Rock Songs of All Time. Top 10 Bizarre Phobias People Suffer From. Midway through that particular list (from Listverse.com)...reactions2comments
Can Children Get Skin Cancer?...Skin cancer is much more common in adults, but children and teens can be diagnosed with it. In adults, most skin cancers are non-melanoma (including basal cell carcinoma, squamous cell...reactionscomments
The Clinical Trial Consent Form: Understanding Your Rights & Responsibilities...Informed consent is the term that signifies a person has been given information regarding all possible consequences for a treatment, including both potential risks and benefits. While informed consent frequently...reactionscomments
Let's Talk Numbers...Numbers have never really been my thing. My least favorite classes in high school and college were classes relating to numbers. Math? I’d rather not. Accounting? Please just let me...reactionscomments
Skin Cancer FAQs...Skin cancer affects nearly 3.4 million Americans each year, with more cases annually than breast, prostate, lung, and colon cancers combined. Start here with our frequently asked questions, and find...reactionscomments
Talking With Your Children...My children are both now in college. They have known about my skin cancer their entire lives. They have seen my scars. They know the regimen that I must follow...reactionscomments
Tips for Efudex Users...Efudex, or fluorouracil, has been an important part of my life for the last four years. Efudex, also known as Efudix, is one of several topical medications used by skin...reactions192comments
Lesser Known Skin Cancers: Sebaceous Carcinoma...Sebaceous carcinoma is a cancer that begins in the sebaceous glands, small glands that are connected to the hair follicles in the skin. Sebaceous carcinomas are rare, but they are...reactions3comments
The Power of a Phone Call...3 rings. That's all it took before I answered the contact-less, but familiar, number on my phone. The woman on the other side seemed calm and unfazed as she broke...reactions1comment
How Marti Saved Me: My Melanoma Story...I made what could have been the simplest but most important decision of my life in 2007. A quick phone call, a few brief words, and I decided I was...reactionscomments
What's A Minor Skin Cancer Surgery Like?...I had my first battle with skin cancer over twenty years ago. I’ve had more than a few since then; during my last major surgery, I had 23 areas removed...reactionscomments
Glossary of Terms...Acral lentiginous melanoma – also called subungual melanoma, this type of cancer is found on non hair-bearing surfaces of the body, such as the palms of the hands, soles of...reactionscomments
Using a Personalized Cancer Vaccine Against Melanoma...Results from a new pilot study provide encouraging results on the use of a personalized cancer vaccine against melanoma. (A pilot study is an experiment conducted in a small group...reactionscomments
2 Years NED, Still Not Relieved...Being a survivor is hard work. You expect this overwhelming relief when the surgeons finally get it all. You anticipate that day to welcome the new found hope and ability...reactionscomments
Squamous Cell...When I was young sadly enough many people didn't use sun tan lotion to protect their skin from the rays of the sun. I was always the outdoors type and...reactionscomments
I'm A Survivor?...Survivor. What a beautiful, powerful, strong word. The word ‘survivor’ to me has always made me think of someone who has overcome a serious illness. I participated in a Race...reactions2comments