Lotions and Potions and Creams, Oh My...The tube of ointment would have been in better shape if it had a cap that fit. I had been carrying it...reactionscomments
Self-tanners, Hypocrisy, and Me...It’s really getting to me. I am struggling to describe the way I feel lately. Being able to label my feelings is...reactions2comments
Nighttime Worry, Insomnia, and Skin Cancer: Part 1...The National Cancer Institute (NCI) estimates that between a third and half of all cancer patients suffer from insomnia. Not only this...reactions1comment
Sun damage: It's not just from today!...Skin cancer is accumulative from years of tanning. Even if you stop and you should, you still can get it from all...reactions2comments
Anyone had their thumb nail fall off?...My thumb nail started coming off at cuticle, slowly has been detaching now only a small bit at beginning of nail is...reactionsreplies
When A Relative Is Diagnosed With Skin Cancer: Providing Comfort...Last week, my spin instructor asked me if I could please wait after class so she could talk to me. As I stood...reactions3comments
"Green" Screen?...I try to be environmentally conscious. I recycle. I try to turn off light when I leave a room. I try not...reactions3comments
How To Support Your Partner With Skin Cancer...When someone you love has skin cancer, it launches you both into a whole new world of medical jargon, appointments, procedures, uncertainty...reactions1comment
Living With Skin Cancer: A Podcast Interview with Judy Cloud...I recently interviewed SkinCancer.net advocate Judy Cloud for the Health Union podcast, Living With. Judy has been living with skin cancer for...reactionscomments
A Less Invasive Treatment for Skin Cancer....Is It Right For You?...Treatment for basal cell and squamous cell cancers can often include excising, or cutting out, the cancerous area. This sometimes leaves a...reactionscomments
How Can We Talk To Friends About Skin Cancer Dangers?...I recently saw a Facebook post from a friend. She mentioned that she had X number of weeks left to get a...reactions3comments
The Dreaded C Word...My skin cancer journey began when I discovered a tiny, little, brown spot on the tip of my nose. It was so...reactions2comments
May is Skin Cancer Awareness Month: For some, it’s awareness every day...This month is Skin Cancer Awareness Month; a month dedicated to educating people about skin cancer, how to incorporate regular skin checks...reactions2comments
TK Sellman...TK was previously a patient leader on SkinCancer.net. TK Sellman, RPSGT CCSH is a career journalist (Columbia Chicago, ’90). She was diagnosed...
It’s Only a Mole...As a young kid I visited the beach every summer. I never really wore sunblock because I usually tanned. One year I...reactions2comments
Good To Gripe About Efudex With Someone Who Knows...It’s comforting to have an “Efudex buddy” who knows what I go through when I apply the chemotherapy cream to my skin...reactions2comments
How Ruminating Can Make You Suffer...I’m not sure what makes worry spike and then subside. It could be something I say to myself, or a few words...reactionscomments
Melanoma and Anxiety...Melanoma gives me anxiety. In my worst moments, when I am stressed by other things or when I am tired, it really...reactionscomments
Has anyone used chemo wraps to treat skin cancer?...We recently heard from a community member who's dealing with the side effects of chemo wraps for skin cancer. She mentioned extreme...reactionsreplies
Tanning: A Girl's Lesson Learned...Once upon a time, there was a young girl who liked the burn--she craved it, in fact. This same young girl believed...reactionscomments
