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
Finding a Good Dermatologist...In my experience, one of the most important decisions one can make about skin care is the choice of a dermatologist. This...reactionscomments
My Story...I am 61 years old, married with 3 grown children and 2 beautiful grandchildren. I went to the dermatologist in March of...reactionscomments
Keeping a Skin Cancer Body Map...Visiting a dermatologist regularly to receive a full body exam is a common skin cancer prevention tip. However, often visits are yearly...reactions2comments
Tips From Friends About UV Protection...I posted an article about my recent experience with getting a sunburn after a diagnosis of skin cancer, and I asked for...reactionscomments
Only God Knows Our Expiration Date...I was diagnosed with Stage 3 Malignant Melanoma (caused by tanning beds) on March 1 of 2000. But my journey really began...reactionscomments
Life at the Beach...I grew up on the LI sound, walked out the front door, in the water...a great childhood of swimming and fishing, I...reactionscomments
Sweet Summertime...Sweet, sweet summertime... the season of extra hours of sunshine in the day, warmer temperatures that beckon pool days or lazy days...reactionscomments
