COVID-19 Risks for People with Cancer...Editor’s Note: This article was first published on August 20, 2020. Further developments in what we know about the coronavirus are continuously...reactionscomments
Digital Health vs. Digital Therapeutics...Technology is now a common way to deliver healthcare. Digital health products help prevent, diagnose, or manage chronic conditions. Devices range from...reactions1comment
Looking for the Positives After Finding a Suspicious Area...Every six months, I have an appointment with my dermatologist for a full skin check. These appointments are typically in June and...reactions1comment
Community Member Spotlight: Linda Curtis...Editor’s Note: This guest post was written by Linda Curtis, who shares her experience of being diagnosed with metastatic melanoma as a...reactions1comment
Common Skin Cancer Misconceptions, Finding Your Bridge...I spent another long day photographing eagles and other wildlife at the bridge last weekend. It was really hot and humid and...reactionscomments
A History of Radiation in Skin Cancer Treatment...I am a radiation therapist working in a dermatology office treating non-melanoma skin cancers with superficial radiation therapy. This statement no longer...reactions3comments
Basal Cell Carcinoma...After initially going to the GP with a burning itching spot on my forehead and being told to be comfortable in my...reactions15comments
Facts About Dysplastic Nevus Syndrome You Should Know...If you're not familiar with dysplastic nevus syndrome, you're not alone. It's also known as atypical mole syndrome (AMS) and was first...reactions2comments
A Skin Cancer Too Large to be Seen...Working as a superficial radiation therapist treating skin cancers, I have encountered so many interesting patients. But a few unique individuals have...reactionscomments
Shauna Reid...Shauna was previously an advocate on SkinCancer.net. Shauna Reid is a freelance writer who lives in Scotland, which suits her very pale...
Healing After Skin Cancer Surgery: My, How Things Have Changed...In March of 2007, I had my first skin cancer excision--the first of many procedures to remove cancerous lesions. Almost fourteen years...reactionscomments
Skin Cancer Can Be Disfiguring...Far too many people think that skin cancer is no big deal. After all, it’s "just" skin cancer, right? Those of us...reactions2comments
Confusion About Niacinamide...My dermatologist said to take 500 milligrams of niacinamide, twice a day, because studies show that this form of Vitamin B3 cuts...reactions2comments
Skin Cancer Prevention: Add These Foods to Your Diet...If you’ve had skin cancer, or if you’re at high risk for developing it, you may be focused on following good sun...reactionscomments
Self-Care During DFSP Journey...Self-care has become an important thing lately, especially for our generation. There are a lot of different activities that can constitute self-care...reactions1comment
What Does Squamous Cell Carcinoma Look Like?...Squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) develops when squamous cells begin to grow in an uncontrolled way. Squamous cells are the flat cells that...
Take the Person Before Patient Survey...The Person Before Patient Survey is now closed. Thank you for your interest! What makes us the people we are? Living with...reactionscomments
Melanoma Isn’t Always Just in Moles...Melanoma is a serious type of skin cancer and is frequently caused by exposure to ultraviolet radiation, either from exposure to tanning...reactions3comments
Simplifying The Statistics And Learning From Them...When I was first diagnosed with melanoma I did exactly what every doctor would recommend you don’t do: I Googled absolutely everything...reactionscomments
What Does Your Search History Reveal About You?...One of my favorite Facebook groups centers around The Office. Daily memes and quips posted by members keep me in stitches--it’s my...reactions9comments
