Stages of Merkel Cell Carcinoma...Cancer staging is a way of describing how extensive a cancer is. The stage is related to tumor size. It also relates...
Special Populations Affected...The appearance and location of skin cancer can vary in different populations. Risk factors and outcomes differ, too. In particular, there are...
Types and Signs of Skin Cancer...Skin cancer is classified according to the cell type where it develops. The three main types of skin cancer are: BCC and...
Pregnancy and Melanoma...I remember the first time my wife was pregnant. It was an amazing time for us. We worked on the nursery and...reactionscomments
My Basil Carcinoma Success...I was using baking soda, vinegar, and others and it seemed to be working, but it came back after stopping. I bought...reactions6comments
Smartphones and the Sun?...I have to admit that I was not the first person in my community to get a smartphone, nor the first person...reactionscomments
FDA Approves Keytruda for Advanced or Metastatic Merkel Cell Carcinoma...The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted approval for Keytruda (pembrolizumab) as a treatment for advanced or metastatic Merkel cell...reactions2comments
Starting Conversations: Getting Your Ducks in a Row...Talking about the end of our life can feel taboo, but the fact is we will all be in that stage of...reactionscomments
SPF, the Military's Best Defense...My wife, Kathy, grew up in a military home. Her dad was a full colonel in the United States Army and was...reactionscomments
Skin Cancer Anxieties: Loss and Progression...In this series, we discuss causes of anxiety for those facing physical illness and its side effects. Phrases in bold are the...reactionscomments
Marcia, Marcia, Marcia...I think I'll go for a walk outside now the summer sun's callin my name (I hear ya now) I just can't...reactionscomments
Mother with Invasive Squamous Cell Carcinoma...Hello - I write here for my mother. She has had many burns and Mohs surgery for squamous cell growths. She has...reactions23comments
Times When I Felt Silly, Oh So Silly...Have you ever been annoyed by a sock that keeps slipping into your shoe? The thing that happens when the elastic has...reactionscomments
What is a Living Will?...The word “will” can seem loaded when mentioned in casual conversation, and it might seem morbid to talk about or even unnecessary...reactionscomments
Living With: Interview with April Pulliam...One of SkinCancer.net’s advocates, April Pulliam, is interviewed in the new Health Union podcast Living With. Diagnosed with melanoma in her early 30's, April...reactionscomments
My Current Challenge, Part 2...It’s July 26, I now have five stitches on the upper part of my left arm. A few days ago a colleague...reactionscomments
Autumn Scenes and Sunscreen...Autumn is my favorite season. In my opinion, it’s hard to beat the still-warm days yet cooler nights of Fall. Every year...reactionscomments
Exciting Updates from Research in Merkel Cell Carcinoma...I recently attended a fascinating discussion in conjunction with the University of Washington Medical School and Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center. One...reactions1comment
Grammar and Sun Protection...“Don’t forget to wear your sunscreen!" It seems that no matter how many times we say it, people somehow are not getting...reactionscomments
Young Women and The Risks of Tanning...Would you subject yourself to increase risk of an earlier death for a chance to look better for a limited amount of...reactionscomments
