What Sharing My Story on Instagram Taught Me...Editorial note: All images were used with permission from Courtney Mangan's Instagram. Prior to my stage 3B cancer diagnosis, I didn’t really...reactionscomments
Millennials! Gen Z! Listen up!...Millennials, otherwise known as Generation Y, are defined as being born roughly between 1981 and 1996. They are followed by their younger...reactionscomments
Non-Invasive Imaging Techniques for Diagnosis...One of the latest technologies in medicine is optical imaging which is a non-invasive imaging technique for a skin cancer diagnosis. Optical...
Safe Sources of Vitamin D...Vitamin D is an essential element for healthy bone growth, among other functions. There is also a growing body of research that...
Collecting My Family History of Skin Cancer...Skin cancer is usually caused by a combination of many factors such as the environment, lifestyle, and other changes that happen to...reactionscomments
5 Things I’ve Learned After Being NED for One Entire Year...In July, I officially got to celebrate being one year 'no evidence of disease' (NED)! I was diagnosed with stage IV metastatic...reactionscomments
Describing The Worst Days With Chronic Pain...In September of 2019, Health Union (the parent company of SkinCancer.net) partnered with the US Pain Foundation for our first ever Chronic...reactionscomments
How I Prepare for a Coming Appointment...My next appointment is in a couple of weeks. I know this because I called, as recent times have changed some of...reactionscomments
Putting Yourself First...Melanoma is not just physical, it takes a massive toll on your mental health too. There is a lot of evidence to...reactionscomments
Tumor Humor: Coping with Cancer With a (Twisted) Sense of Humor Part II...Hopefully, you all enjoyed the last episode of “Tumor Humor!” I laughed so much writing my awkward (yet hilarious) cancer stories, I...reactionscomments
Survivorship Has Its Privileges...What happens when you “beat cancer”? Survivorship is a tricky subject that can leave us with guilt and other mental and emotional...reactions4comments
Infographic: Pain Management Treatment and Care...In September of 2019, Health Union (the parent company of SkinCancer.net) partnered with the US Pain Foundation for our first ever Chronic...reactionscomments
A Fork in the Road...Thirteen years ago, I was diagnosed with RRMS: relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis, at the age of 57. I denied the diagnosis strongly: my...reactions7comments
Men and Melanoma...My grandfather was born in 1912. He served during World War II. He was a doctor and worked mostly inside an office...reactionscomments
Prescription Shampoo Works Better on Hair Than in Closet...I don’t know how long I’ve had the bottle of ketoconazole 2% shampoo laying around, but I know one thing for certain:...reactionscomments
Melanoma Quiz: Test Your Knowledge...Looking for the non-melanoma quiz? Click here!Melanoma is more likely than non-melanoma skin cancers to invade deeper layers of skin. This skin...reactionscomments
Non-Melanoma Quiz: Test Your Knowledge...Looking for the melanoma quiz? Click here! There are several types of skin cancer that are considered non-melanoma. However, the most common...reactionscomments
Skin Cancer in Women...Young and middle-age white women may be surprised that skin cancer has increased dramatically in their demographic.Melanoma is one of the most...
Coping with Late-Stage Skin Cancer...While many forms of skin cancer can be treated, there are advanced stages and aggressive diagnoses that may lead to poor prognosis...
Being a Caregiver to a Loved One with Skin Cancer...A skin cancer diagnosis can be overwhelming and life-changing for an individual, as well as their friends and family. Managing skin cancer...
