Laurie’s Journey...I found out a week ago I had squamous cell cancer and today was my surgery. I really only thought I would...reactions3comments
Sunscreen: Mineral Vs. Chemical - Which is Better?...We can all pretty much agree that sunscreen is important - especially to those of us who have had skin cancer. The sun's...reactionscomments
It's Not Always Bad News...If you’re like me, having skin cancer can cause anxiety. I tend to eye every new spot or bump with suspicion. Is...reactions2comments
An Interesting Dermatology Visit in My Dining Room...I had to laugh at the voicemail I got before my first virtual dermatology appointment: “Hello, we are contacting you about your...reactionscomments
The Day I Changed Forever...Hello-- my name is Jacqueline. I had a mole on my front leg 🦵 for years, then one day, it changed color...reactions2comments
Social Distancing Spurs Telehealth Surge...The technology needed for virtual healthcare has been around for decades. But virtual care has not been widely used in the United...reactionscomments
How to Monitor Your Health with At-Home Devices...At-home monitoring can help you better manage chronic health conditions. It can also aid in your recovery after medical procedures. Using this...reactionscomments
Privacy Concerns When Going Virtual...Telehealth has become a popular way to see a doctor. Today, you can get many health services remotely. And, some studies show...reactionscomments
Lifestyle Choices and Skin Cancer...I grew up lying in the sun, eating cupcakes, and breathing in cigarette smoke, not a great combination. These were poor choices...reactions1comment
Laughing at Cancer...In 2014 I had melanoma removed from my chest. The next year I underwent a lateral neck dissection, scapula tip harvest and...reactions4comments
Nodular Melanoma Warning...It is very important that you read and understand this. Beware of nodular melanoma. Once again, beware of nodular melanoma. Of course...reactionscomments
One White Pine: Building Spaces for Living & Healing...Professor and landscape architect Daniel Winterbottom has been designing and building therapeutic gardens for over 20 years. Here, he shares his unique...reactionscomments
Take the Fatigue and Health Survey!...The 2020 Fatigue and Health survey has now closed. Thank you for your interest! We are excited to share the results with...reactionscomments
Excisions: Not Your Average Appointment...If you have ever had an out-patient procedure scheduled, you know there is a fair amount of preparation involved. You likely completed...reactions12comments
The Glorious (Pale) Days of Summer...It’s officially summer, and I’m not tan. Nor will I be tan by the middle of summer, nor at the end of...reactions1comment
Tired of Recurrence...I noticed patches but had just moved states, so I had to wait for my new insurance to kick in. Recently had...reactions3comments
Hand Washing Dilemma: Germs Can Get in Through Cracked Skin...“I have holes in my hands!” I told my friend. Well, they weren’t actually holes that went all the way through. They...reactionscomments
Welcome to SkinCancer.net Stories...At SkinCancer.net, we believe that we are stronger together than we are alone. Living with skin cancer can be a challenge, but...reactionscomments
SPF: It's Not Just for Kids...I have always heard that our children learn more by watching us than they will ever learn by listening to us. Growing...reactionscomments
