Editorial Team...The Editorial Team works with its Medical Review Board and experienced medical writers to provide Health Union's Community Team with reliable, easy-to-understand information about a host of chronic health conditions...
Community Team...Welcome to Health Union's Community Team. Our Community Team is made up of a diverse group of employees of Health Union who bring you engaging, accurate information about living with...
Sun Damage at the Age of 11? Yes, It's Possible....I am a fair-haired, pale-skinned green-eyed adult who knows what UV rays do to the skin. In the 80s, I was a fair-haired, pale-skinned green-eyed sixth grader on vacation in...Reactions0reactionsComments14 comments
Does cooler weather make you less likely to think about protecting yourself from the sun?...It's cooler in many areas and we are putting on sweaters and jeans. Does this change the way you think about sun protection?...Reactions0reactionsComments4 repliesAwarenessWeather
Do you try to hide your scars with makeup or clothing?...I have never tried to hide my scars on my arm but I could see trying to hide them on my face. How do you feel about them?...Reactions0reactionsComments7 repliesCoping
Surviving Divorce...In April 2022, my then-husband and I decided to separate after 12 years of marriage. While it was more my decision than his, we both agreed that we are completely...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
What part of the body are you most concerned about getting sun damage?...My dermatologist recently told me that I had sun damage on my calves. That has stuck with me. What areas of your body concern you the most?...Reactions0reactionsComments7 repliesAwarenessDiagnosisPrevention
The Last Chapter in Topical Medications Story: The Follow-up Visit...Once upon a time, I used topical chemotherapy and, long story short, I had no idea what I was doing. You may find you are the main character in a...Reactions0reactionsComments28 comments
Medication and skin cancer link...I have recurring skin cancers and have been recently researching some of the medications I am taking because I’ve been switched from propranolol to candesartan for my migraines. I have...Reactions0reactionsComments6 repliesAwareness
Day 24...Hello I’m just over 3 weeks into my treatment - 2 tubes in for my arms & neck & chest I’ve used Efudex on my face years ago & had...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesAssistive Devices
Has having pets helped you with your skin cancer journey?...I just lost my dog and I am trying to understand how this might affect my mental and physical well being. What has your pet taught you along the way?...Reactions0reactionsComments11 repliesFriends & FamilyCoping
Outdoor Exercise Tips for Skin Cancer Survivors...Growing up I played every sport imaginable, which meant a lot of outdoor exercise as a kid. Throughout high school and college I was a competitive track and field athlete...Reactions0reactionsComments8 comments
Skin Cancer Surgery...As a baby boomer from the early '50s through the '60s and living on Long Island, I have had plenty of sunburns. I endured many sunburns going to the ocean...Reactions0reactionsComments12 comments
Am I in the erosion stage yet?...Can someone please tell me if I’m in the erosion stage yet with efodux...Reactions0reactionsComments3 repliesAwareness
It's All About the ITCH!...I've had three surgeries, five biopsies, and numerous fluorouracil episodes for multiple basal cell carcinomas. Frankly, I don't mind all the doctor visits, the surgeries, the oozing and bleeding, the...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
What are the three most important qualities in a good dermatologist and why?...Finding a good dermatologist can be a challenge. Many of us are now educated consumers in that we have an idea of what we are looking for in a good...Reactions0reactionsComments8 repliesHealthcare TeamTips & Advice
What do you look for when you do a self check?...I feel like I have to look at more than just a mole changing. The more I understand skin cancer the more I realize that when anything changes in my...Reactions0reactionsComments4 repliesAwarenessDiagnosisPrevention
Worried about a red patch that won't go away. ...Hello I've had this red patch on my scalp for over 10 month now, it's gone a bit bigger and it stings. It is sore to touch and will not...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesAwareness
Be Your Best Skin Cancer Advocate: Tips for Effectively Advocating...When I was younger and more naïve, I used to go to the doctor like I was riding in the passenger seat of a car. Basically, I was just along...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
How to Protect Your Skin Without Melting in Hot Weather...Everyone knows it’s been a very hot summer, and with temperatures this high, I would like nothing better than to dress for exercise like I used to: in tank tops...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
