Ask the Advocates: What Are Your Favorite Winter Skincare Tips?...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...reactionscomments
The Emotional and Mental Impact of COVID-19...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...reactionscomments
My Mole is Disgusting. Is This Cancer?...I have a mole on my back about the size of a pencil eraser, two very different colors and looks like a brain (very bubbly). Should I be alarmed? I...reactions1reply
Stage 4 Fighter...Grew up in Florida. I've been fighting with stage 4 since 2015... surgery for lymph removal on the right side, interferon, until my liver was damaged. A constant strain of...reactions3comments
No Skin Cancer, I Am Not Going to Be Your Victim (Through a Physician's Eyes)...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...reactions2comments
Missed 5 Efudex treatments, should I let the area heal first or start treatment again?...I am currently treating my arms with the Fluorouracil (Efudex). This is the 3rd area of my body that I need to treat. I did a total of 11 treatments...reactions3replies
Can Efudex leave or uncover small dark (brownish) areas on lips?...Can Efudex leave (uncover) small dark (brownish) areas? Specifically, I am in the 8th day AFTER completing a 14 Efudex regimen on my lips. Erosion is still occurring but I’m...reactions3replies
Feeling Alone During Treatment in a Pandemic World...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...reactions3comments
World Cancer Day 2021: What We Wish Others Knew...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...reactionscomments
How Technology Brings Both Convenience and Confusion: Results of the Connected Health Survey...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...reactionscomments
Skin Care for Very Active Folks...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...reactionscomments
Why the SPF in Your Foundation Is Not Protecting You...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...reactions2comments
Scalp Picking: Bad Habit or Disorder?...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...reactionscomments
Cryosurgery – How Can Such a Quick Procedure Cause Such Intense Pain?...I had my six-month skin check the other day. At my last six-month checkup, my dermatologist and I were both celebrating that there was nothing that needed to be biopsied...reactions10comments
Essential Treatment vs. COVID-19...The news of a global pandemic closing businesses is nothing new for 2020. Businesses and workers labeled ‘essential’ have been on the front lines providing services while the virus seems...reactions2comments
Meet Dr. Ben Wiese, Primary Care Skin Cancer Physician...Meet our newest professional advocate for SkinCancer.net, Dr. Ben Wiese. Dr. Wiese is a dedicated primary care skin cancer physician based in Kelowna, Canada. Read his full bio here. Let's...reactions4comments
Melanoma Therapies - Why Research Is So Important...As a melanoma survivor, I am always encouraged when I read about the latest advancements in treating this deadly form of skin cancer. I don’t recall hearing much about “targeted...reactionscomments
Hi, It's the Dermatologist's Office Calling With Your Results. Are You Alone?...I recently went to the dermatologist to have her look at two spots on my scalp that my hairdresser thought looked suspicious. Having had skin cancer in the past, I...reactions4comments
Efudex Application After Crust Develops...Hello, and thank you for your supportive site. I have recently had a Squamous cancer cut out from my scalp and in my follow up, after I raised a query...reactions2repliesTreatment
Making Tanning Make Sense and the Lies That Got Me There...Let’s talk about comfort for a minute. We love what makes us feel good - our favorite book and cozy blanket, movie nights with the family, and compliments on new...reactionscomments
