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, I look forward to the activities associated with...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 of the speakers was Dr. Paul Nghiem, who...reactions1comment
How to ask the doctor about more aggressive treatment?...Hello All - I recently wrote in regards to my mother who has invasive squamous cell carcinoma. We went to a visit recently with the dermatologist who has been treating...reactions2replies
SPF: Best Sunscreens to Wear Under Makeup...Do you wear sunscreen underneath your makeup? Most women don't. Some fear that a layer of sunscreen will cause their face to look and feel greasy throughout the day, while...reactionscomments
In 6 Words...We've all been in a meeting, a presentation, a class where we've been challenged to create an "Elevator Speech." I've had an elevator speech in my mind for a very...reactionscomments
To Go or Not To Go – That Shouldn’t Be the Question...A funny thing about skin cancer is that many people don’t take it seriously. This, my friends is a mistake. If someone has chest pains, they are likely going to...reactions9comments
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 the message about skin care and the sun...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 time? Would you continue to raise that risk to...reactionscomments
Lets fight against cancer with CancerBro...Hi everyone my name is Mic and I am here to introduce you a very authentic and latest information on cancer and also they have cancer community and you can...reactionsrepliesTreatment
My Little White Spots: Cryosurgery Reflections...My lipstick looked crooked this morning. I guess it always looks like that, but today was the first time it really struck me that my lips truly look uneven. The...reactions2comments
Aftercare: What to Know About Facial Mohs Surgery...Having any kind of surgery can be overwhelming and with skin cancer often being found on the face, it can even be frightening. You may be wondering what to do...reactions6comments
Do you have any tips for treatment on the scalp?...Surgery on one's head can be very scary! What would you tell someone who's nervous about an upcoming skin cancer treatment on their scalp (prep, what to expect, etc)?...reactions3replies
What are your tips for finding a good oncologist?...Share your tips with fellow community members looking for an oncologist! If you haven’t found a good one, what challenges have you faced?...reactions1reply
What are your tips for finding a good dermatologist?...Share your tips with fellow community members looking for a dermatologist! If you haven’t found a good one, what challenges have you faced?...reactions3replies
My Story...I had worked as a Pharmacy Technician for 35 years. One day at work I squatted down to pick up something and it was like the muscles in my legs...reactions4comments
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 had reconstructive surgery on her left, lower eye...reactions23comments
I Get By With a Little Help From My Friends...I have to share about a time that hit me like a brick. I was in Philadelphia with other contributors and moderators from Skincancer.net and other similar health community-based websites...reactionscomments
Skin Cancer Anxieties: Isolation & Misunderstanding...In this series, we discuss causes of anxiety for those facing physical health conditions. Phrases in quotes are the words of our community members across various conditions on what it’s...reactionscomments
10,000 Reasons to Celebrate...At the end of September 2018, SkinCancer.net got its 10,000th ‘like’ for our Facebook page (here’s looking at you, Michael H!). I admit I had been keeping an eye on...reactionscomments
