What Can Giving Back Give You?...Giving can seem like a one way street. We let go of something that belongs to us - often my money or clothing or food - so that someone in...reactions2comments
What Is Immunotherapy?...If you have been paying any attention to cancer news in the last few years, you've probably heard a few prominent things. Joe Biden's cancer initiative in honor of his...reactionscomments
Sunscreen Tips...Sunscreen, yuck!! Very few things make my skin crawl like it, literally. I do not like it at all. Don’t get me wrong, it is better than it used to...reactionscomments
Tanners: Who's to Say We Deserved It?...Whether you seek advice for your particular skin cancer, want tips for coping with anxiety, or seek to share your experiences, the internet can be a fantastic resource and outlet...reactions2comments
Progress on Prevention and New Areas of Focus...In 2014, the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) released an infographic that showed one in three white women in the 16 to 25-year-old age group in the U.S. reported that...reactionscomments
Jen's Story...I was diagnosed with nodular melanoma October 2016 after 4 months of insisting a spot be removed from my right temple. It itched so bad and bled. November 1, 2016...reactions2comments
Melanoma at 44...I had a melanoma diagnosis a little over a year ago. I went in for my first head to toe check and a suspicious spot was found on the back...reactionscomments
Community Thoughts: Age of Diagnosis...If there’s one thing we absolutely love, it’s hearing from our community! In September, we took to Facebook to find out who discovered your skin cancer and at what age...reactionscomments
Teledermatology: Using Technology to Diagnose and Treat Skin Cancer...Teledermatology is the skin branch of telemedicine, which is the use of telecommunication technology to relay audio, visual, and data information. Teledermatology can be a valuable tool for patients and...reactionscomments
A Story of Loss...I noticed an odd mole on my husband George's shoulder in 2009. With some urging, he went to the dermatologist who knew immediately that it was melanoma. He had 2...reactionscomments
Are there scans besides the magnifying glass?...Is there any kind of scan that they can do besides just looking over your body with a lighted magnifying glass?...reactions1reply
Off to Albany for Skin Cancer Advocacy...During the summer of 2012 I worked part time for the American Cancer Society (ACS) while I was pursuing my Master’s Degree. I was helping the organization in its Making...reactionscomments
299 Spots...I'm 46 and have been dealing with skin cancer for almost 5 years. I've had 299 spots removed, 5 Moh's surgeries, I've done the chemo lotion too many times to...reactions4comments
Skin biopsies tomorrow......Two weeks ago I did a trip to the dermatologist (after not going for many years) and got a full skin check. She did a great job and checked between...reactions3comments
"Fall"ing into Sun Protection: #SPF365...Temperatures are dropping, leaves are falling, and we have begun our annual closet dig for sweaters, long-sleeved shirts, and boots. Some of us have, albeit begrudgingly, put away our flip-flops...reactionscomments
How much will my skin biopsy hurt?...I have 3 shave biopsies scheduled and I’m feeling nervous....reactions4replies
"If you're gonna get cancer, skin cancer's the one to get"...I was actually told this by a friend, a week after being diagnosed stage 3 malignant melanoma. My 13 year old son had spotted a mole on my ear and...reactions5comments
Proceed With Caution...This past weekend, I went to Talladega. My daughter had told me she really, really wanted to go and it happened to be during her Fall Break from college, so...reactionscomments
Any advice/resources for someone newly diagnosed with metastatic melanoma?...From the community: Looking to gather some information for our members who are newly diagnosed and feeling confused/nervous/scared....reactions1reply
