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
Has anyone tried tele-med or tele-health with regard to skin cancer? What was your experience like?...Tele-med seems to become bigger and bigger these days. What has been your experience? Were you satisfied? What worked and what didn't...reactions4repliesDiagnosisSymptomsTreatment
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
Skin Cancer Advocacy at the Highest Levels...“So, why are we here today?” That one question launched my skin cancer advocacy mission. It wasn't asked by a family member...reactions2comments
Alisha Bridges...Alisha has dealt with psoriasis since 7 years old after a bad case of chicken pox triggered her disease to spread on...
Using The UV Index To Better Protect Your Skin...The UV index is a scale from 1 to 11+ used to determine the intensity of the UV radiation emitted from the...reactions2comments
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
basal cell carcinoma surgery...I was diagnosed with infiltrative invasive basal cell carcinoma on my upper lip reaching to the vermillion. One doctor proposed 1 or...reactionsrepliesSurgery
Risk/benefit for Mohs near facial nerve...I have a BCC in the area of the temporal nerve near my eye. If this area is excised by Mohs, sometimes...reactions4repliesTreatment
Community Member Spotlight: Meet Mike Hyder...Our Facebook community member, Mike Hyder, has been on a rollercoaster when it comes to diagnosing and treating his melanoma. He had...reactions3comments
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
suspicious raised mole on the neck, 2.5mm...Would appreciate any advice about the mole in the attached image (about 2.5mm wide so far, raised). Made an appointment with the...reactions2repliesTips & AdvicePrevention
Can Basal Cell Carcinomas and Squamous Cell Carcinomas Spread?...While I was moderating the SkinCancer.net Facebook page recently, I noticed a question from one of our community members: "can basal cell...reactionscomments
6 months pregnant skin growth question ...I am currently trying to get into a dermatologist I am on medicaid so not many options. I have what was a...reactions1replyTips & Advice
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
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
Hats Off to Tennis Players Who Wear Hats...As a tennis fanatic, I am so happy to see Wimbledon back in full swing after its cancellation last year. The venerable...reactions1comment
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
Spot on foot I’m worried about...Hello, I am a 32 year old male, with a spot near the bottom of my big toe. It is pretty small...reactions3replies
