You Have Been Diagnosed With Melanoma: Now What?...In the summer of 1988, I was attending a pool party at my then-girlfriend’s house in Whitter, California. As I was lounging...reactionscomments
The Changing Skin Cancer Lifestyle...I think about skin cancer all the time. It now has become a lifestyle. It affects every part of my life. It affects...reactions9comments
Protecting the New Skin You're In: Post-Efudex Tips...Efudex is a big deal. Despite what many of us hear from prescribing physicians--it’s can be a real ordeal. From the itching...reactions10comments
Healing After Photodynamic Therapy (PDT)...As I sit down to write about why you shouldn’t pick at your skin or peel it after photodynamic therapy, or PDT...reactionscomments
Melanoma of the Nails...Melanomas usually develop on areas of the body that get the most sun exposure, such as the chest, face, back, legs, ears...reactions8comments
General Mental Health Resources...Living with a mental health condition may pose many challenges. It requires coping, finding treatment, and managing the impact of the condition...
What Is Image-Guided SRT (IGSRT)?...IGSRT stands for "image-guided superficial radiation therapy," which is quite a mouthful. IGSRT is highly effective and is a surgery-free treatment for...reactions9comments
Skin Cancer: Does Time Heal All Wounds?...We’ve all heard the often-quoted saying, “Time heals all wounds.” But, does time heal all of our skin cancer wounds? I was...reactions7comments
Subcutaneous Oncology Treatment...Subcutaneous oncology treatment involves giving cancer-fighting drugs under the skin. This treatment method uses a small needle to inject medicine into the...reactionscomments
When People Want to Dictate Your Skin Cancer Journey...Using social media means sometimes getting unwanted advice. But what do you do when people want to dictate your skin cancer journey?...reactionscomments
Complications After Surgeries to My Face/Forehead...I had two surgeries. One was a mole surgery and the other one was or had to do with melanoma. The surgeries...reactions1comment
How Often Should I See My Dermatologist?...My dermatologist said to me, “Well, it looks like we got all the skin cancer out. Those melanomas are tricky, but as...reactions5comments
6 Common Situations That Increase UV Exposure...Anytime the sun is shining, it’s also emitting UV radiation. However, it’s not a constant amount. There are a lot of factors...reactions1comment
Anticipating Questions at the Dermatologist's Office: Theirs and Yours...If you see a dermatologist regularly, you know the importance of the back-and-forth with your doctor. Because you are there to talk...reactions1comment
Help Center...You’ve come to the right place! Get answers to the most frequently asked questions about the inner workings of SkinCancer.net, as well...
The Lotion Woman, That's Me...Guillermo del Toro has a fascinating series called Cabinet of Curiosities. Within its short run of 8 episodes, there exists a character...reactions4comments
Remember to Put on Sunscreen in the Winter...It was four degrees, but sunny, on the morning of the 5K run that I had signed up to do. The Hot...reactionscomments
Do People Care about Your Scars?...I’ve had skin cancer and skin cancer surgery twice. Because of this, I have one kind of large scar under one eye...reactions5comments
Second Skin Cancer Experience...I’m 59, in 2013 I was diagnosed with a malignant melanoma on my neck from a mole that was removed. I was...reactions3comments
Applying for Social Security Disability Benefits...Living with a chronic health condition may make working impossible at some point. Your symptoms can affect your ability to get your...
