Little Spot on Thumb Causes Large Amount of Confusion...A tiny little hole on my thumb, above my knuckle, has caused a degree of hassle that is greater than you would...reactionscomments
My Skin Care Routine & What's In My Bag After Melanoma...After having melanoma I’ve become extra vigilant about skincare. My skin is naturally very dry, bordering on reptilian in winter. So if...reactionscomments
Precancer: Actinic Keratosis and Atypical Moles...Actinic keratosis is a type of precancer, which is an abnormality that can lead to cancer. These lesions form when cells in...
Dermatology Visit: An Inside Look...Welcome to a bird's eye view of part of a dermatologist visit. My doctor agreed to let me film part of my...reactionscomments
Failed treatment with Efudex...I treated my scalp almost a year ago, twice a day for two weeks followed by Fucidin ointment twice a day for...reactions6comments
I Moved, Now Where's My Doctor?...The house in Buffalo is sold. Almost everything I own is still in storage there. I am on Long Island with new...reactionscomments
What Is Superficial Radiation Therapy?...Radiation for skin cancers is a superficial (skin deep) dose of radiation that destroys the cells in non-melanoma skin cancer. Eligibility for...reactions7comments
Ask the Advocates: Unusual Skin Cancer Spots...Our arms, legs, and faces are common areas for skin cancer to develop. However, skin cancer can appear anywhere on the body...reactionscomments
Taking "Gross" Photo, Looking for Answers...The other day you could find me in my kitchen, twisting myself into a pretzel, trying to take a good photo of...reactionscomments
One Journey, Two Paths: The Impact of Skin Cancer on Support Systems...Life throws some mean curve balls sometimes, not the least of which is cancer. If you have been diagnosed with skin cancer...reactions3comments
What's in a Name? A Lot, Because Treatment Is Different...It’s actinic keratosis, it’s squamous cell carcinoma, it’s...graft vs. host disease? I was pretty sure that the cluster of rough spots on...reactionscomments
Ask the Advocates: What Are Your Favorite Winter Skincare Tips?...Winter can be harsh on our skin. We turned to our advocates to learn how they take care of their skin during...reactionscomments
Stage 4 Fighter...Grew up in Florida. I've been fighting with stage 4 since 2015... surgery for lymph removal on the right side, interferon, until...reactions3comments
No Skin Cancer, I Am Not Going to Be Your Victim (Through a Physician's Eyes)...Trigger warning: The content includes mentions of suicide that might be upsetting to some people. If you or someone you know have...reactions2comments
Melanoma Warrior Spirit...My melanoma and skin cancer journey started when I was 4 years old with a family history of melanoma. My mother was...reactions6comments
How Technology Brings Both Convenience and Confusion: Results of the Connected Health Survey...Sometimes, it feels like we are surrounded by technology. Apps, devices, trackers, and gadgets are everywhere! In this digital age, though, everyone...reactionscomments
Why the SPF in Your Foundation Is Not Protecting You...Let's talk about your makeup and skincare products that contain SPF...are they protecting you? The short answer is no. The simple act...reactions2comments
Cryosurgery – How Can Such a Quick Procedure Cause Such Intense Pain?...I had my six-month skin check the other day. At my last six-month checkup, my dermatologist and I were both celebrating that...reactions10comments
More Than Just Paying Lip Service...Do any of you have friends who seem to notice everything about you? “Is that a new shirt?” “Have you lost weight?”...reactions4comments
Meet Dr. Ben Wiese, Primary Care Skin Cancer Physician...Meet our newest professional advocate for SkinCancer.net, Dr. Ben Wiese. Dr. Wiese is a dedicated primary care skin cancer physician based in...reactions4comments
