Frustrating to Get Unclear Instructions from a Resident...I finally got an answer to a question that has been dogging me. But the answer was confusing, and I was left...reactions1comment
Routine Skin Exams: Should They Be Recommended for the General Public?...It recently occurred to me that I have gone for a routine physical examination on a yearly basis my entire life, or...reactions9comments
Improve Your Physical Health, Not Just Skin Health...I’ll be the first to tell you to put on the sunscreen before stepping outside. Protecting your skin from UV exposure is...reactions2comments
Removal of a Melanoma (Nose Cancer)...The melanoma growth was on the bridge of the nose, I had had it for many years. The was a biopsy taken...reactions3comments
5 Things to Avoid Saying to Skin Cancer Patients...Skin cancer comes in several forms and so do the responses to diagnoses. If you are a skin cancer patient or if...reactionscomments
SkinCancer.net Giveaway Terms and Conditions...These Official Rules apply to any giveaway (or “Promotion”) published on SkinCancer.net, a Health Union (“Health Union” or “We”) owned and operated...reactionscomments
My Melanoma Nightmare: A Bump on My Head...It all started with a little bump on my scalp that I found in 2015 while my husband and I were in...reactions6comments
Cringing When I See Someone's Tanned Skin...Had you asked me in 1995 if I thought tanning beds were a problem, I would have clutched my pearls and gasped...reactions4comments
I Feel Alone, I Am Not Alone...It’s predawn and dark. I am walking down my street. I hear owls and crickets. I see headlights in the distance. I...reactions8comments
My Dermatologist's Recommendations and My Attempts to Embrace Them...My most recent skin cancer issue was in February 2022. It was not the first time I had a run-in with skin...reactions8comments
Coping with Skin Cancer and Multiple Health Issues...A diagnosis of skin cancer is often alarming, scary, and can make you feel mentally exhausted. All of this is multiplied for...reactions7comments
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
The Stitch Matters!...I have had five surgeries for BCCs, seven other surgeries, and several other injuries that required stitches. I also have a tendency...reactions3comments
Don’t Keep Your Melanoma Diagnosis a Secret...I’ve never been great about sharing any personal aspects of my life, regardless of who I’m speaking with. I tend to keep...reactions10comments
The Importance of Self-Checks...When starting with a new dermatologist for your skin cancer, self-checks and self advocacy are important. ...reactionscomments
6-Month Follow-Up Appointments...In February 2021, I received a call from my general dermatologist informing me that I was being diagnosed with dermatofibrosarcoma protuberans (DFSP)...reactionscomments
The Unpredictability of Squamous Cell Carcinoma...I’ve had skin cancer since 1995. Early on, my skin cancer seemed pretty predictable-- every couple of years, I’d be in my...reactions8comments
New Diagnosis, New Treatment, Same Old Anxiety...I recently had my 6-month checkup with my dermatologist. While I’m happy that it seems that I’m getting new, suspicious areas at...reactionscomments
