Jen's Story...I was diagnosed with nodular melanoma October 2016 after 4 months of insisting a spot be removed from my right temple. It...reactions2comments
Melanoma at 44...I had a melanoma diagnosis a little over a year ago. I went in for my first head to toe check and...reactionscomments
Community Thoughts: Age of Diagnosis...If there’s one thing we absolutely love, it’s hearing from our community! In September, we took to Facebook to find out who...reactionscomments
Teledermatology: Using Technology to Diagnose and Treat Skin Cancer...Teledermatology is the skin branch of telemedicine, which is the use of telecommunication technology to relay audio, visual, and data information. Teledermatology...reactionscomments
A Story of Loss...I noticed an odd mole on my husband George's shoulder in 2009. With some urging, he went to the dermatologist who knew...reactionscomments
Are there scans besides the magnifying glass?...Is there any kind of scan that they can do besides just looking over your body with a lighted magnifying glass?...reactions1reply
Off to Albany for Skin Cancer Advocacy...During the summer of 2012 I worked part time for the American Cancer Society (ACS) while I was pursuing my Master’s Degree...reactionscomments
299 Spots...I'm 46 and have been dealing with skin cancer for almost 5 years. I've had 299 spots removed, 5 Moh's surgeries, I've...reactions4comments
Skin biopsies tomorrow......Two weeks ago I did a trip to the dermatologist (after not going for many years) and got a full skin check...reactions3comments
"Fall"ing into Sun Protection: #SPF365...Temperatures are dropping, leaves are falling, and we have begun our annual closet dig for sweaters, long-sleeved shirts, and boots. Some of...reactionscomments
How much will my skin biopsy hurt?...I have 3 shave biopsies scheduled and I’m feeling nervous....reactions4replies
"If you're gonna get cancer, skin cancer's the one to get"...I was actually told this by a friend, a week after being diagnosed stage 3 malignant melanoma. My 13 year old son...reactions5comments
Proceed With Caution...This past weekend, I went to Talladega. My daughter had told me she really, really wanted to go and it happened to...reactionscomments
Any advice/resources for someone newly diagnosed with metastatic melanoma?...From the community: Looking to gather some information for our members who are newly diagnosed and feeling confused/nervous/scared....reactions1reply
Close and Personal...Since I was first aware of melanoma it has always been my moles that I have viewed as the enemy. Watching and...reactionscomments
Is a Clinical Trial Right for Me? 5 Questions to Help you Decide...Making decisions can be tough, especially when they relate to your health! One decision you may face is whether or not participating...reactionscomments
Dear Younger, Sun-Loving Me...There are many things I wish I knew when I was younger, before I had skin cancer. Here is the list of...reactionscomments
Living with Survivor's Guilt...You did it. You survived this battle. You have the scars to prove it, the battle wounds. But what happens, when that's...reactions5comments
Skin Cancer Prevention: Add These Foods to Your Diet...If you’ve had skin cancer, or if you’re at high risk for developing it, you may be focused on following good sun...reactionscomments
Melanoma of the Nails...Melanomas usually develop on areas of the body that get the most sun exposure, such as the chest, face, back, legs, ears...reactions8comments
