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...They say the sense of smell is the one most closely tied to memory. I believed that before I ever heard anyone say it. The distinct and comforting smell of...

...It’s Labor Day weekend and your family is finally all together from different parts of the country for the first time in ages. It’s the dreaded “family reunion." These are...

...All skin cancer journeys start in the same place, with diagnosis. It could be a discovery during your routine skin examination or a spot you need to have looked at...

...“This is a really bad bandage,” I said to my face in the mirror. My boyfriend had been making bandages for me out of the Curad non-adherent pads that we...

...Whether you're at a new doctor’s office or filling out paperwork for any kind of medical inquiry, including skin cancer, it’s a little harder for some of us. You can’t...

...“I’m going to excise your skin in the shape of a diamond, like the one I am outlining on your skin.” My Dermatologist in 1988 With that, Doctor “C” proceeded...

...The Beyond the Cancer Diagnosis Survey is now closed. Thank you for your interest! Receiving a cancer diagnosis can change life as you know it. While some treatments and side...

...“Congratulations! It's your final superficial radiation treatment!”...now what? Care for your skin, it’s delicate! After radiation therapy, the effects of the radiation do not immediately disappear from your skin, and...

...A frequent recommendation for practicing good sun safety habits is to wear sun protective clothing. But what exactly is sun protective clothing? Sun protective clothing is apparel that is made...

...We have all heard the saying that first impressions make the most impact. What does that mean for someone with skin cancer who has visible symptoms on the skin? Not...