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...reactions2comments
Introduce yourself to the SkinCancer.net Community!...We're excited to meet each and every member of the SkinCancer.net community - and that includes you! Tell us a little bit...reactions35replies
Solar Eclipse Reminds Us About Sun Safety...The Great American Solar Eclipse reminded those in the U.S. how damaging the sun can be, without protection – special “Eclipse glasses”...reactionscomments
Look Here: Where Melanomas Most Often Occur...We’ve all heard about the ABCDE’s of skin cancer: Asymmetrical shape of a mole, Borders that are unclear or unusual, Color that...reactionscomments
Marcia, Marcia, Marcia...I think I'll go for a walk outside now the summer sun's callin my name (I hear ya now) I just can't...reactionscomments
My Journey with Efudex in Photos...Front Range Dermatology Associates provided me a list of instructions for applying Efudex and hints for aftercare. In addition, their information sheet...reactions79comments
The Blame Game...I recently had a small area of basal cell carcinoma removed. It was the first cancerous area that I’ve had in almost...reactions3comments
Just Skin Cancer...I was guilty of it myself--saying it was “just skin cancer.” Cancer was lung cancer, breast cancer, and ovarian cancer. It was...reactionscomments
Dealing with My Scars...I had my first surgical procedure in 1988, which left a large, unclosed wound on my forearm. Since that time, I had...reactions2comments
What are Clark Levels?...Clark levels are a staging classification system that has been historically used in melanoma. The Clark level refers to the depth of...reactionscomments
19 and Diagnosed: Anna Keyes Story...If I've learned anything, it's that timing truly is everything. My roommate sophomore year of college was in charge of our campus...reactions2comments
A Surprising Relationship: Parkinson’s Disease & Melanoma...Melanoma is a type of skin cancer that develops from melanocytes, and Parkinson’s Disease (PD) is a progressive movement disorder that affects...reactionscomments
Anna Keyes...Anna was previously an advocate for SkinCancer.net. Diagnosed with Melanoma Cancer in college, Anna Keyes still struggles to find a healthy balance...
Will Anybody Listen or Care?...Nearly 30 years ago I was diagnosed with malignant melanoma. That was a very difficult time. I had a large portion of...reactionscomments
I'm 44yrs young and living with Skin Cancer...Was diagnosed in my late 30's after being a sun worshiper as far back as I can remember. Tanning beds, beaches, and...reactionscomments
Listen to your loved ones!...About a year ago I shaved off a mole on my upper thigh. I thought nothing of it, even weeks later as...reactionscomments
What's So Bad About Tanning Beds?...Let’s talk a bit about skin cancer and tanning beds. They’re awesome, right? You can get a tan so much faster in...reactionscomments
Efudex and Me: The Cold, Hard Truth...In 2007, I was diagnosed with melanoma upon removal of a suspicious spot on my left upper arm. The following years saw...reactions10comments
Lesser Known Skin Cancers: Cutaneous T-Cell Lymphoma...Cutaneous T-cell lymphoma is a non-Hodgkin lymphoma that occurs when the white blood cells called T-cells grow and multiply uncontrollably. Although cutaneous...reactions2comments
