Resolutions for the New Year, Skin-Cancer Style...We can’t stop it…the new year is here. You don’t have to pay very close attention to notice resolution banter all around...reactions9comments
A Skin Cancer Journey: A Mulligan Anyone?...I was recently seen by a new dermatologist at MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston, Texas, and not surprisingly, out of the...reactions3comments
About Us...At SkinCancer.net we provide patients and caregivers with a platform to learn, educate, and connect with peers and healthcare professionals. Skin cancer...
Skin Cancer and Heredity...Your family has scheduled a reunion for the first time in ages. Everyone will be there from different parts of the country...reactionscomments
Biopsy and Freezing and Surgery? Oh My!...The long Thanksgiving holiday was really good. My youngest daughter was home from college for five days, and she and I got...reactions5comments
My Last Dermatology Appointment Grade: C+...Recently, I visited my dermatologist about a scaly patch of skin on my scalp. I was originally going to have to wait...reactions3comments
Dr. Ben Wiese...Dr. Ben Wiese was previously an advocate on SkinCancer.net. Dr. Ben Wiese is a dedicated primary care skin cancer physician based in...
Impact of Mohs on Nose...I had Mohs surgery nearly 3 years ago and I have hated my nose since. I have to use Rosalique 3 in...reactions10comments
Seeking Surgery Alternative for Basal Cell Carcinoma Near Eye...I am desperately seeking alternative treatment to Mohs surgery. I had Mohs surgery on my nose. It is disfigured, but still healing...reactions1comment
Stress and Skin-Picking: Controlling the Urge...As I was talking to my son, I was playing with a little piece of loose skin on the side of my...reactionscomments
Skin Cancer: My Five Biggest Mistakes...In the film and television industry, we have blooper reels. These are a compilation of the errors made on set during filming...reactionscomments
Spotting Possible Skin Cancer in Others: I’ve Taught Him Well...My husband told his mother that she needed to get checked for skin cancer. Spotting possible skin cancer in others? I’ve taught...reactionscomments
Me: The Sequel...During the monthlong gap between summer school and the regular school year, I put a lot of effort into doing very little...reactions1comment
Radiation Treatment: Is It the Same for All Cancers?...When you hear the word “radiation,” you might think of a big, scary machine that delivers large doses of radioactive energy. Or...reactions5comments
My 30-Plus-Years Observation with AK’s...I’m brand new to this group and I am 74 years old. My sun damage was inflicted on me as a kid...reactions2comments
How to Get Loved Ones to the Dermatologist...The past few months have been rough for our family. We had to put our beloved dog down, were in a car accident...reactionscomments
Skin Cancer Fatigue...Fatigue (From Merriam Webster): It gets tiring, doesn’t it? I mean the constant diligence about how we spend our day, how we...reactions13comments
Newbie...I was diagnosed with a squamous cell carcinoma. I have to go back for some kind of skin removal to see if...reactions1comment
Complementary and Alternative Medicine...“Integrative health care” includes both conventional treatments and complementary approaches. Conventional treatment refers to mainstream Western medicine. Complementary approaches are practices used...
Radiation Therapy for Skin Cancer...High-energy radiation can be used to kill cancer cells. External-beam radiation therapy is one way to treat skin cancer. A machine outside...
