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...The house in Buffalo is sold. Almost everything I own is still in storage there. I am on Long Island with new career opportunities and a new purpose. Being about...

...When I was a kid, I had never heard of skin cancer. As a child, we played outside all day long during summers and after school until dinner time. There...

...Radiation for skin cancers is a superficial (skin deep) dose of radiation that destroys the cells in non-melanoma skin cancer. Eligibility for treatment using radiation is, as always, determined by...

...Our arms, legs, and faces are common areas for skin cancer to develop. However, skin cancer can appear anywhere on the body. We asked our advocates, "What is the most...

...Life throws some mean curve balls sometimes, not the least of which is cancer. If you have been diagnosed with skin cancer or prescribed topical chemotherapy for recurring precancerous lesions...

...I spent much of my youth in the sun. Growing up in California meant beach trips, days at Disneyland, camping, and jaunts to the mountains for fishing and sledding. I...

...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 my calf was more of the same, that...

...Winter can be harsh on our skin. We turned to our advocates to learn how they take care of their skin during this season. We asked our SkinCancer.net advocates about...

...The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted everyone’s lives in 2020. However, recent evidence shows it may have effects beyond the inconveniences and interruptions to daily life. New research shows that the...

...Trigger warning: The content includes mentions of suicide that might be upsetting to some people. If you or someone you know have thoughts of suicide, have attempted suicide, or experience...

...It's difficult enough to navigate our new normal during the pandemic. Let alone getting treatment for skin cancer such as Mohs surgery. In fact, you might be feeling alone during treatment...

...Over the years, we have had countless conversations in our community about what we wish people knew about life with cancer. We have talked about the things others so often...

...Sometimes, it feels like we are surrounded by technology. Apps, devices, trackers, and gadgets are everywhere! In this digital age, though, everyone has a different level of comfort using technology...

...If you are like me, you like to get outside and enjoy the nice days left before winter hits the northeast. For me, this could mean biking, jogging, hiking, or...

...Let's talk about your makeup and skincare products that contain SPF...are they protecting you? The short answer is no. The simple act of using SPF does not mean you are...

...The top of your head, under your hair, can be one of the trickiest places to have skin cancer, pre-cancer, or patches of flaky skin that you can’t identify. With...