The Unicorn Known As SPF...Over the last twelve years, I have definitely done my share of advocating for sun-safe practices. I have shared one article after...reactionscomments
Second Opinions...Man: “I have a big date tonight. How do I look?” Man’s friend: “I don’t like your shirt.” Man: “Maybe I need...reactionscomments
Healthy, Smart, and Oh-so Pale...“I am so freakin' pale.” “I feel so pasty white and gross.” “I gotta get some sun. I’m as white as a...reactions1comment
I Didn’t Know What Metastatic Melanoma Felt Like Until I Was Diagnosed...My biggest issue with being diagnosed with stage IV melanoma (believe me, it’s hard to pick just one) is that I had...reactions6comments
Wondering and Worrying: Could It Happen to Me?...On the leukemia side of my life, I get upset if someone dies of the same disease. First, because I’m sad about...reactionscomments
COVID-19 Updates, April 7: Face Coverings, Testing, & Medications...It is common to feel overwhelmed about COVID-19: so much information changing day-to-day. Here are some of the important COVID-19 stories that...reactionscomments
Summary: The Next Decade of Melanoma Treatment...Last month, our SkinCancer.net editorial team attended The Melanoma > Exchange Patient & Advocate Forum in Washington D.C. It was a half-day...reactionscomments
Has anyone been diagnosed with cancer in or near the ear canal?...From a community member: "If you have been diagnosed with cancer of the ear canal and had surgery including removal of ear...reactions2replies
What to Know About Cancer and COVID-19 (Coronavirus)...The spread of the novel coronavirus, COVID-19, has changed our daily lives. But people with a higher risk for illness from COVID-19...reactionscomments
Efudex Redness: Is It Permanent?...Skin cancer is a strange and winding road. Your dermatologist may find a suspicious spot you thought was just dry skin. She...reactions16comments
Cabin Fever and Skincare...It’s that time of the year in Western New York. People start thinking about going outside again or do they? This has...reactionscomments
Little Spot on Thumb Causes Large Amount of Confusion...A tiny little hole on my thumb, above my knuckle, has caused a degree of hassle that is greater than you would...reactionscomments
Does Efudex treatment lower your immunity?...I work in a busy pharmacy within a large store. I am concerned that I may be more vulnerable to the Coronavirus...reactions1reply
Should you continue treating with Efudex beyond the precribed time if there is no erosion?...I am treating my chest area, 1 x 28 days. There is a lot of reaction, it's very painful and red spotted...reactions2replies
Take the Fatigue and Health Survey!...The 2020 Fatigue and Health survey has now closed. Thank you for your interest! We are excited to share the results with...reactionscomments
Advice Versus Advise: A Subtle Difference...A few weeks ago, I was looking through posts on a melanoma Facebook group page when I came upon a thread started...reactions6comments
Skin Cancer and Anger Management...“What Do You Do With the Mad That You Feel?" Mister Fred Rogers Song 1968. I get angry when I see young...reactionscomments
Does Skin Cancer Come up in Conversations?...We asked the community, "Did skin cancer come up in any holiday conversations?" We received a wide variety of answers - thank...reactionscomments
Guess That Skin Cancer Stat...In 2019, 1,013 people diagnosed with skin cancer took our online Skin Cancer In America survey. Each year, we learn so much...reactionscomments
