How I Nailed a Problem With My Nails Without Looking It Up...It seems almost quaint now that when I was diagnosed with leukemia in 2003, my doctor said, “Stay off the internet.” Of...reactionscomments
My Safe Space...I’ve written several articles lately on how special this community at SkinCancer.net is. I love how the community members support each other...reactions2comments
5 Ways to Support Skin Cancer & Melanoma Awareness Month...May marks both Skin Cancer and Melanoma Awareness Month. It's time to get the word out about skin cancer prevention, recurrence, and...reactionscomments
Honoring All Who Have Been Touched by Cancer...On National Cancer Survivors Day, observed each year on the first Sunday in June, we honor and celebrate anyone whose life has...reactionscomments
10,000 Reasons to Celebrate...At the end of September 2018, SkinCancer.net got its 10,000th ‘like’ for our Facebook page (here’s looking at you, Michael H!). I...reactionscomments
Skin Cancer Surgery on the Nose: Community Advice...Every skin cancer surgery is unique. That's why it's important to hear a range of possibilities before going under the knife. We...reactions1comment
The (Virtual) Doctor Is In! Sharing Telehealth Experiences...As the COVID-19 pandemic continues, telehealth is being used by more and more people. Telehealth is also sometimes called telemedicine or virtual...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
Getting Through The Days Before My Full Body Skin Check...I woke up this morning with a sick feeling in my stomach. I didn’t have any other symptoms-no fever, no body aches, no...reactions5comments
Skin Cancer on the Lower Eyelid...I have had a “spot” (which sounds innocuous enough) on my lower eyelid. Twice before I have had it removed only to...reactions7comments
Getting Dressed Up Complicated By Spots On My Skin...I knew which dresses I wanted to wear to back-to-back spring and summer weddings, but I wasn’t sure what to do about...reactionscomments
Waiting Too Long for Squamous Cell on Chest?...I was diagnosed with squamous cell cancer after 1st biopsy in August 2019. Then I had second biopsy at the end of...reactions6comments
Natural Born Redhead...I have been reading some of the stories here and decided to add my own. I am a 57 year old female...reactions11comments
What To Ask a New Dermatologist About Skin Cancer...Sometimes it happens. You're seeing a doctor you love, one who knows all about your medical history, and you easily converse with...reactionscomments
Ken Billett...Ken Billett grew up on the Gulf Coast of Florida in the late 1960s and 1970s. A time when sun protection consisted...
Sarah Bladen...Sarah was previously an advocate on SkinCancer.net. Sarah Bladen has dealt with skin cancer since the winter of 2014. At the start...
Total Body Skin Examinations...I remember the first few times that I went to the dermatologist for regular skin checks in the late 1980s. It was...reactions6comments
Frustrating Misconceptions About Skin Cancer...If you hear it once it must be true right? I know I’ve fallen into the trap of quickly reading something online...reactions3comments
What Is Sun Protective Clothing?...A frequent recommendation for practicing good sun safety habits is to wear sun protective clothing. But what exactly is sun protective clothing?...reactions1comment
Judy Cloud...Judy Cloud was first diagnosed with skin cancer in 1995 and has since had multiple surgeries to treat areas of basal cell...
