How Often Should I See My Dermatologist?My dermatologist said to me, “Well, it looks like we got all the skin cancer out. Those melanomas are tricky, but as you know, we took out a lot of... By Scott Matheny3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments5 comments
Community Views: When Skin Cancer Causes GriefWe asked our Facebook community to fill in the blank: "Skin cancer has made me grieve the loss of _____." Here's what they had to say. "So much TIME spent... By sidneysalehkurtz1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Dermatologists and Radiation TherapyA dermatology office that is interested in owning and operating a superficial radiation therapy (SRT) machine must do more than just purchase the device. If your dermatologist offers SRT, they... By Rachel Ward, RT(T)3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Skin Cancer Awareness Month Skincare Giveaway Terms & ConditionsOfficial Rules, Terms and Conditions for Skin Cancer Awareness Month Skincare Giveaway NO PURCHASE NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN. A PURCHASE DOES NOT INCREASE YOUR CHANCES OF WINNING. VOID WHERE... By Editorial Team 9 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Healthy Skin Month Giveaway Terms & ConditionsOfficial Rules, Terms and Conditions for the Healthy Skin Month Giveaway NO PURCHASE NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN. A PURCHASE DOES NOT INCREASE YOUR CHANCES OF WINNING. VOID WHERE PROHIBITED... By Editorial Team 9 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
9 Facial Surgeries Since 2006When I was young we didn't know about the effect the sun had on skin. I worked in the orchards from the time I was twelve till almost eighteen and... By beepa1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
I'm 44yrs young and living with Skin CancerWas diagnosed in my late 30's after being a sun worshiper as far back as I can remember. Tanning beds, beaches, and baby oil were my addiction. One spot led... By mishele1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
My StoryI am 61 years old, married with 3 grown children and 2 beautiful grandchildren. I went to the dermatologist in March of 2014 for a small brown spot on my... By debbybelle1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Life at the BeachI grew up on the LI sound, walked out the front door, in the water...a great childhood of swimming and fishing, I used to swim in interclub races. I always... By scrappy131 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Skin Cancer Defines MeA year ago July I had a pinched nerve in my neck. I had been adjusted 4 times and on the 5th I ended up worse than I started. That... By sscott721 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Grandma Marcys story2015 went to Dr. for a suspicious mole on my left thigh. It kept bleeding. It would kind of go away then come back. I am fair, of Irish descent... By bellemitz1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Persistence Pays OffIt was New Year's Day 2015. I noticed a mole on the outside on my right ankle that looked like melanoma. Being a surgeon I asked one of my colleagues... By survivor1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Sharon's Skin Cancer StoryIn January 2015, I was driving home from work and dropped some food in my lap and felt a lump in my right groin area. After testing, I was diagnosed... By sharmc631 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments5 comments
T.J.'s Diagnosis StoryIn August 2012, I walked into the local ER with what I thought was a spiking fever, and left 16 days later with a Stage IV melanoma diagnosis. There was... By T.J.2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Susan's storyMy name is Susan and I have been fighting skin cancer for years. I have had two surgeries on my face. One was a Basal cell and the other was... By susan1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Waiting for ResultsImagine my surprise when a routine follow up visit to my Dermatologist resulted in a biopsy to rule out squamous cell carcinoma! As a Contributor and Moderator to our newly... By Elizabeth R. Lebowitz, RN1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Welcome to SkinCancer.net StoriesAt SkinCancer.net, we believe that we are stronger together than we are alone. Living with skin cancer can be a challenge, but the more we share and support one another... By Editorial Team 1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
