My Experience With Facial Mohs Surgery...Even though I’ve had skin cancer since 1995 and have had numerous surgeries and procedures, I’ve had only one Mohs surgery and...reactions14comments
SPF in Tanning Accelerators: Dangerous Double-Talk...There are some mixed messages regarding sun protection floating around out there, and it’s incredibly frustrating. As I search for sunscreens online...reactionscomments
How Skin Cancer Affects Body Image...Skin cancer is the most common form of cancer in the United States and worldwide. One in 5 Americans will be diagnosed...reactionscomments
Sun Exposure While Driving...Did you know that the average American spends 55 minutes per day behind the wheel, typically driving about 15,000 miles per year?...reactions3comments
Coping with Actinic Keratosis...A trip to the dermatologist is always an adventure for me even in the best of times. I never quite know what...reactions7comments
Finding a Good Dermatologist, Part 2...I found a good dermatologist, I think, I hope. A couple of weeks ago I had appointments to see a new dentist...reactionscomments
What Happens at a Skin Check?...For some reason, it took me far too long to finally go and get a skin check, even though I have fair...reactions1comment
Dark Days Following Diagnosis: Thirteen Years of Things Left Unsaid...March of 2007 should have marked the beginning of a wonderful spring for me. I was almost done with my first year...reactions1comment
Her Diagnosis Made Her Faint!...“We have your results from your biopsy. The spot on your nose did come back as skin cancer. It’s a basal cell...reactions2comments
Skin Care for Very Active Folks...If you are like me, you like to get outside and enjoy the nice days left before winter hits the northeast. For...reactionscomments
Judy Buer's Experience With Radiation Therapy for Squamous Cell Carcinoma...Editor's Note: This guest piece was written by Judy Buer, a SkinCancer.net community member, who shares her journey with radiation therapy for...reactionscomments
Warrior Versus Worrier — Lifting Up and Letting Go...Ancient Spartan warriors were legendary for their military prowess and tenacity. Even today, the word Spartan conjures up an image of an...reactionscomments
Dogs Get Skin Cancer Too...While you're protecting yourself from skin cancer, it is important to know that your pets can get skin cancer too. According to...reactionscomments
SRT: Not a One-Size-Fits-All...Superficial radiation therapy (SRT) for non-melanoma skin cancers is not a one-size-fits-all treatment. Each patient and each skin cancer are different and...reactionscomments
Helpful, Not Helpful: Words Have a Lot of Power...Thoughtless words can send you into a tailspin that lasts long after that person who spoke them has moved on to something...reactions3comments
Is a Seborrheic Keratosis Skin Cancer?...I have a spot on the back of my arm that I don’t like. It’s not a mole, and it’s not overly...reactions3comments
Darlene Fidlow...Darlene was previously an advocate on SkinCancer.net. I am a 55 year old working Mom from New Jersey. I come from a...
It's baaack!...Well, today I noticed a small patch of rough skin between my ear and cheekbone. Just like the time a year plus...reactions4comments
Man-Made Light and Ultraviolet Rays...I was driving through town the other day and while sitting at a traffic light I glanced left and there it was...reactionscomments
Radiation Myths Debunked...As a radiation therapist, I am responsible for delivering radiation treatments to treat diseases such as skin cancer. I work alongside doctors...reactionscomments
