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...The last time I went to one of my dermatologists, she gave me an assignment to perform at my convenience. It was to treat my hands, neck, and legs with...

...It was four degrees, but sunny, on the morning of the 5K run that I had signed up to do. The Hot Chocolate Run was for a great cause (an...

...Indoor tanning beds are dangerous. Look it up. This is true according to the American Cancer Society, the Skin Cancer Foundation, the American Academy of Dermatology, the Food and Drug...

...In October, my fellow Health Union advocates and I spent several days together at a conference, and during a breakout session of our SkinCancer.net group, we started talking about our...

...In our Impact of Cancer Survey we asked what terms people diagnosed with cancer preferred and disliked. The answers were all across the board, from survivor to metavivor to “just...

...The holidays have come and gone, and you had a limited number of days to get those stocking stuffers and last-minute gifts for friends and family. You might have even...

...So, it’s the year 2020. I can’t believe it, really. Seems like yesterday we were all concerned about Y2K and its possible ramifications. With the new year, it’s about time...

...You may have heard that having a good support system is key when you’re battling a health condition. I have heard it numerous times. The problem is, not all of...

...One of my daily medications puts me at greater risk for skin cancer, and another is supposed to decrease my risk. The one decreasing my risk makes sense, but the...

...Whether you've had skin cancer or not, protecting your body is imperative - especially when you want to have fun outdoors. Luckily, there are quite a few options that don't...

...I owe a lot to the lady at the pool party. In the summer of 1988, I was in Whittier, California, minding my own business, when melanoma walked into my...

...July was an eventful month this year. My sister got married, my son prepared to begin his freshman year in college, we visited Disneyworld, and a new bump showed up...

...My dermatologist said to take 500 milligrams of niacinamide, twice a day, because studies show that this form of Vitamin B3 cuts down the risk of non-melanoma skin cancers, such...

...Raising skin cancer awareness works. Let me say that again, because this is important. Raising skin cancer awareness WORKS. Know how I know? Because in the United States, cases of...

...I once got a facial. OK, maybe I got a couple. It was so long ago that I can’t remember when it was. I remember that it felt good, that...