Do you use the word survivor? Why or why not?...National Cancer Survivor's Day is coming up! We're thinking about the term survivor and wondering what it means for you....reactions2replies
12 Ways to Say: Awareness Matters...If there's one thing we know, it's that people don't know enough about skin cancer. In honor of Skin Cancer and Melanoma...reactionscomments
The Isolation of Efudex...If you are one of the many people visiting a dermatologist regularly, you will eventually meet up with the term actinic keratosis...reactions16comments
Who is a good derm/doctor to go to in Tinley Park, Illinois?...From the community: seeking a dermatologist recommendation in Illinois....reactions1reply
An Accidental Advocate....Who Sometimes Wants To Quit...I never intended to be an advocate for skin cancer awareness. In fact, it had never crossed my mind. That all changed...reactions7comments
Has anyone else had marks on their scalp and what did it look like?...Question from the community: I had a question if anyone else has had marks on their scalp and what it looked like?...reactions1reply
The Emotional Toll of Chronic Illness...Trigger WarningThe content includes information related to mental and emotional distress and it might be upsetting to some people. If you or...reactionscomments
Can anyone recommend a dermatologist in Northeast Oregon?...From the community: One of our Facebook followers is looking for a dermatologist and she lives in NE Oregon. If you can...reactions1reply
Stage 4 Melanoma...For over 4 years I had an area on my back that drove me crazy itching. I went to the same doctor...reactions3comments
Protecting Our Children - New Recommendations...What do you notice in the picture above? Yes, that’s a very cool convertible car with white wall tires. The homes look...reactionscomments
Lucky Two Times!...I will be 46 this year. I had my first primary malignant melanoma at the age of 21, in March of 1994...reactions3comments
Bill Bartlett...Bill was previously an advocate on SkinCancer.net Bill is a native Marylander but has lived on California’s Central Coast since 2007. Having...
Mole Returning After Biopsy...I had a biopsy done on a mole 6 months ago. After I was encouraged by the skincancer.net community to follow up...reactions4comments
The Emotional Impact of Skin Cancer...Skin cancer effects go far deeper than any scars. For most people dealing with the diagnosis, every day brings new struggles with...reactions7comments
Melanoma, The Color-Blind Killer...I am fair-skinned. I have known for decades that I am especially susceptible to skin damage and disease from exposure to the...reactionscomments
Downtown to Beach Town: Forty Years in Nursing...Since I was a little girl, I wanted to be a Nurse! I cannot remember wanting to grow up and ever becoming...reactionscomments
Melanoma Monday: The Today Show Tries to Break Guinness World Record...On Monday, May 7th, the Today Show is going to try to break the Guinness World Record for “Most people applying sunscreen...reactionscomments
Can Effudix on a small area upper back be covered?...Uncovered could mean Effudix is spread to, and damage, nearby skin but the consumer leaflet advice is to leave the skin uncovered...reactions3replies
From Baby Oil to Squamous Cell Carcinoma...I realize now that mother knew best when she said to stop using baby oil and a reflector and get out of...reactions1comment
In Sickness, In Health...This April, my husband and I will celebrate eight years of marriage and thirteen years as a couple. Reflecting on our time...reactionscomments
