I Thought Dermatology Was Only For Plastic Surgery Or Botox!...I had never seen a Dermatologist, until I was referred to one, in 2008, at 47 years old. I'm a fair skinned...reactions3comments
Melanoma at 44...I had a melanoma diagnosis a little over a year ago. I went in for my first head to toe check and...reactionscomments
Worrying About Skin Cancer Recurrence...Whether or not your skin cancer was responsive to treatment or is still ongoing, it’s natural to be concerned about recurrence (return...
When the Bathroom is an Unsafe Place for Your Skin...We all talk about the dangers posed by the sun, but a dangerous place away from the sun, that is not usually...reactionscomments
Vacations and Skin Cancer...I was born across the street from Newport Beach, California at Hoag Memorial Hospital on Pacific Coast Highway. If there ever was...reactionscomments
Sunburn and Sunscreen Myths....Don't Fall For Them!...I had someone ask me a great question the other day. She mentioned that she had just gotten a spray tan to...reactions2comments
Guided Meditation...Meditation has been shown to have multiple benefits on a person’s health, both physical and emotional. Regular meditation can help relieve pain...reactionscomments
Sunscreen Ingredients, Are They Safe?...Is sunscreen safe? That’s a great question. A recent article on this site updated Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulations for over...reactions5comments
Ronni Gordon...Ronni Gordon comes to skin cancer via too much time in the sun, a fair complexion, the after effects of multiple stem...
Kim Hill...Kim lives in sunny, and often stormy Florida. She has two degrees in Criminology and loves all-things crime and horror related. Kim...
Erin Youngerberg...Erin was previously an Advocate for SkinCancer.net Erin Youngerberg grew up in the Midwest and was never much of a sun tanner...
Dr. Christina Hegarty, PT, DPT...Christina is a doctor of physical therapy currently licensed and practicing in Mississippi. Christina is a native of the Mississippi Gulf Coast...
Deanna Templeton...Deanna was previously an advocate at SkinCancer.net Deanna Templeton grew up in sunny Florida, where she spent years of weekends and summers...
Danielle Dahm...Danielle Dahm was previously an advocate at SkinCancer.net Danielle Dahm was diagnosed with Stage III Malignant Melanoma in March of 2000. She...
Alison Petok, MSW, LCSW, MPH...Alison Petok is an oncology social worker; she received her Master in Social Work and Master in Public Health from the University...
Sun Shun...Life is certainly very interesting especially during the summer days! In younger years, my circle of friends was made up of those...reactionscomments
Summertime, Sunburn-Time....What Now?...Ahh, summertime. The glorious time between Memorial Day and Labor Day marked by summer vacations. Pool days. Lazy days at the lake...reactionscomments
Helpful Tips For Caregivers...Receiving a diagnosis of skin cancer can be a life-altering experience, not only for the person diagnosed but also for the spouse...reactionscomments
Support For Young Adults...When I was diagnosed at 19, the most common response I heard from friends, family, and strangers was, "But you're so young!!"...reactionscomments
It's Okay To Feel Exhausted: Caregiver Fatigue and Burnout...When we think about fatigue and cancer, we often think about the physical and emotional toll cancer takes on the person diagnosed...reactionscomments
