A Day in the Life...As a malignant melanoma survivor, the thoughts of skin cancer never quite go away. My scars are a constant reminder of this journey that began back in 1988. Do I...reactionscomments
Tips for staying positive?...From the community: Sometimes negative emotions can be overwhelming. For example, when dealing with things like recurrence and scars. What helps you when you're getting bogged down?...reactions7replies
Traveling During Cancer Treatment...“Can I travel between immunotherapy treatments?” “Is an airplane safe after chemo?” “How do I bring my medications through airport security?” If you’ve been diagnosed with advanced skin cancer, you...reactionscomments
Sunscreen use after skin cancer diagnosis?...It goes without saying that we all wear our sunscreens every single day, right? We have all learned that this damage from the sun and/or tanning beds was caused many...reactions6replies
Facing February...February got here before I knew what was happening this year. When February hits, so does the fever. Days are getting just a tad bit longer. Spring, hopefully, is around...reactions5comments
It's All In The Family...Skin cancer is not just an individual and personal issue for me. It is a family issue and in a larger sense, a community issue. What happens to me affects...reactionscomments
7 Things to Know About Hospice...“Hospice” can be a scary word for patients and families, but in reality it is a wonderful service that offers so much in a time of need. One reason "hospice"...reactionscomments
Deanna Templeton...Deanna was previously an advocate at SkinCancer.net Deanna Templeton grew up in sunny Florida, where she spent years of weekends and summers at the beach. It wasn't until 2009, after...
Test Result Anxiety - The Adult Version...Remember when you were in school and had just taken a really hard test? And how anxious you were while waiting to find out how you did on it? And...reactions5comments
Has anyone tried electron beam radiation therapy?...From the community: One of our members wants to know more about this treatment option. Has it ever been mentioned to you?...reactions1reply
Biopsy and Results: An Interview Part 2...One of the many wonderful things about the community is that we can find things in common between our stories. In part 2 of this interview with former SkinCancer.net team...reactionscomments
Sun Exposure While Driving...Did you know that the average American spends 55 minutes per day behind the wheel, typically driving about 15,000 miles per year? While drivers may feel protected from the sun...reactions3comments
What is an excision surgery like?...How can one prepare for excision and what should they expect?...reactions9replies
Here We Go, Yet Again...You’d think it would get easier. I had just walked in the door after work. I hadn’t slept well the night before, and it had already been a long week...reactions5comments
Melanoma Recurrence...Even after successful treatment, an individual’s battle with skin cancer may not be over. Once an individual has been diagnosed and treated for skin cancer, their risk of developing skin...reactionscomments
At Risk for Another Cancer?...I recently had 2 biopsies done The one on my temple is benign yeah! The one on my breast is another BCC margins from excision are clear. Does this mean...reactions5repliesSurgery
You're Having Mohs Surgery? Advice For A Friend...“Guess who has a basal cell carcinoma?” my friend texted me last week. I was surprised and scared for her, and I texted back that I would talk to her...reactions22comments
30 Year Survival Anniversary - A Time to Celebrate...Thirty years ago, I was diagnosed with malignant melanoma. Thirty years ago, my life changed. Thirty years ago, I changed my ways. Thirty years ago, I began a new journey...reactionscomments
4 Simple Steps to Making the Most of Your Appointments...Hearing that you have cancer for the first time can be incredibly overwhelming. In fact, many patients feel that they are in shock after hearing the news, and have difficulty...reactionscomments
Alison Petok, MSW, LCSW, MPH...Alison Petok is an oncology social worker; she received her Master in Social Work and Master in Public Health from the University of Pennsylvania. She has worked in oncology research...
