Dermatologists and Dentists: Biopsy Fatigue...I am not a huge fan of going to see the dentist. The high-pitched drill, the pain, the needles: it’s all a...reactionscomments
The Dreaded C Word...My skin cancer journey began when I discovered a tiny, little, brown spot on the tip of my nose. It was so...reactions2comments
How Do I Feel?...A skin cancer diagnosis stinks. It is scary. One goes through a myriad of emotions that begin the first day you hear...reactionscomments
Do I Need a Second Dermatologist?...You can’t make this stuff up and I am not. I have heard all of these since I started seeing a dermatologist...reactions22comments
Having Skin Cancer Causes Anxiety at Other Medical Appointments...Something I realized recently, as I was having blood drawn for a health screening at work, is that I have a lot...reactions2comments
My 40-Year Journey with Skin Cancer...Starting in 1984 I had my first skin cancer above my nose removed. Since then I have had 13 Mohs surgeries on...reactions3comments
Is Radiation Safe?...Radiation therapy is a standard treatment for many forms of cancer and is becoming increasingly popular for skin cancer treatment. Doses of radiation...reactions3comments
Do As I Say (And Not As I Want To Do)...I have a confession. I’m not always a model patient. Sometimes I want to hide places from my dermatologist. Not exactly hide...reactions4comments
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
Mole Removals Are A Big Deal...A community member shares their experience with a mole removal, as told to a member of the SkinCancer.net community team. I went...reactionscomments
What if You’re Not Happy with Your Post-Skin Cancer Surgery Look?...Those who have Mohs surgery on their face often get some form of plastic surgery after they’re done. This is to minimize...reactions1comment
Racial Differences in Skin Cancer...Cancer development, treatment, and outcomes are tricky topics to understand. The underlying reasons why a person gets cancer or how they might...reactionscomments
Post Mohs Surgery Complications...My first Mohs surgery on a squamous cell cancer near my tear duct went smoothly. But while the procedure itself was OK...reactionscomments
SPF: Best Sunscreens to Wear Under Makeup...Do you wear sunscreen underneath your makeup? Most women don't. Some fear that a layer of sunscreen will cause their face to...reactionscomments
Summary: The Next Decade of Melanoma Treatment...Last month, our SkinCancer.net editorial team attended The Melanoma > Exchange Patient & Advocate Forum in Washington D.C. It was a half-day...reactionscomments
Immunotherapy & Late-Stage Melanoma Treatment...When I was diagnosed, I had never heard of the term before. I knew what chemotherapy was and I knew it was...reactions4comments
Vitamin D and Melanoma, Better Prognoses?...First snow before Halloween, last snow after Mother’s Day, life in Buffalo. This doesn’t happen every year, but the point is well...reactionscomments
Melanoma and Skin Cancer Recurrence...Complete remission is when there are no more signs or symptoms of cancer. Another term for complete remission is NED, which stands...
Elderly Mother and Skin Cancer...Hello All - I am the daughter of a 93 yr old mother who has invasive squamous cell carcinoma - diagnosed 2...reactions7comments
Sick of Skin Cancer...I am 69. I retired to Florida almost 4 years ago. I have been plagued with skin cancer including melanoma. It started...reactions11comments
