FeaturedFavorite Sunscreen...It's hard to find the best sunscreen out there. Certain brands may irritate our skin or make us break out, so don't give up looking for a sunscreen that works...reactions30repliesPrevention
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 squamous cell carcinoma on the nose. Judy hopes...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 awesomely fit, skillful fighter, indifferent to pain and...reactionscomments
Infiltrative BCC...Hi all, My dermatologist told me I have an aggressive subtype of BCC which is “infiltrative.” Does anyone have any experience with this? The lesion was a pearly pink smooth...reactions4replies
Going to doctor this week...Seen mole is does not look right going to dr next week. Very nervous....reactions4replies
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 the American Kennel Club, dogs get skin cancer...reactionscomments
How Much Sunscreen Is Appropriate for the Face and Body?...While we are all aware of the numerous benefits of using sunscreen daily, we typically don’t apply enough sunscreen. Research has shown that nearly 50% of sunscreen users use less...reactionscomments
Can I use cling film...Hi, I am starting to use Effudex for Bowen’s disease on each side of my ankle. I need to wear long pants to protect from the sun but I can...reactions2repliesTreatment
Timing of excisional biopsy...Hi all - my shave biopsy came back very abnormal, "very concerning" for melanoma. My dermatologist can't get me in for an excisional biopsy for 6 weeks. This seems wrong...reactions1replyDiagnosis
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 require an individualized approach. There is a lot...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 else. Other words can have the opposite effect...reactions3comments
Meet the Health Care Professionals of SkinCancer.net...At SkinCancer.net, our goal is to create a safe space for all members and to feature all skin cancer-related information around types of skin cancer, diagnosis, treatment options, recurrence, coping...reactionscomments
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 large, but it does not look normal to...reactions3comments
Found a black spot on my foot...I found a black spot on my foot it’s large I think it’s a hematoma but if anyone has any idea let me know ...reactions2replies
Sarah DiMuro...Sarah DiMuro is an actor and writer living in Toronto, Ontario. When her son was nine and a half months old she was diagnosed with breast cancer. A year later...
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 with skin cancer in their lifetime, according to...reactionscomments
Preparing for Skin Cancer Surgery: Tips & Tricks for the Big Day...No matter how prepared we think we are for skin cancer surgery, there is always that one little thing that slips past us. If you have ever had surgery for...reactions1comment
PET Scans and Melanoma Metastasizing...Had an emergency at the end of winter, ER doctor took a CT scan and saw a Nodule on my left lung at the bottom and also saw inflammation at...reactions2repliesHealthcare TeamDiagnosisMetastatic Melanoma
Re...Hi there, I've had this mole for forever and it have never bothered me. A couple of days ago something most have irritated it because now I am aware of...reactions4replies
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 - a tanning salon. I hadn’t seen one...reactionscomments
