Skin Cancer Survivor BlogWelcome to the skincancer-survivor.com web blog. This has been created to serve those who are either suffering from skin cancer, or who are supporting someone with the disease. My aim is that this website is not just another 'basic facts' column, but a resource that will bring people together to share their experiences, offer advice and reassure those who are trying to research the condition. Oct 2, 2011 Skin Cancer....Again?I NEVER even thought about having skin cancer. I went to see the gynecologist, and she discovered a lesion and biopsied it. A couple of days later, she Permalink -- click for full blog post "Skin Cancer....Again?" Sep 5, 2011 So Relieved Mine was a Melanoma in SituMy name is Elle I lived in Georgia at the time. I remember the day while I was sitting in my kitchen talking on the phone. I looked down at my left thigh Permalink -- click for full blog post "So Relieved Mine was a Melanoma in Situ" May 12, 2011 Leukoplakia and ErythroplakiaLeukoplakia and Erythroplakia premalignant skin lesion facts. Permalink -- click for full blog post "Leukoplakia and Erythroplakia" Jan 23, 2011 Melanoma Staging - The 3 MethodsMelanoma staging is a complex process that uses 3 methods to determine how far advanced your Melanoma is. Permalink -- click for full blog post "Melanoma Staging - The 3 Methods" Jan 23, 2011 Malignant Melanoma. Are You At Risk?Are you at risk of malignant melanoma? Many factors influence the cause of melanoma...learn how you can reduce your risk here. Permalink -- click for full blog post "Malignant Melanoma. Are You At Risk?" Jan 23, 2011 Cancer Causing ChemicalsCancer causing chemicals are everywhere in our environment. For more information on how you can develop squamous skin cancer, read here. Permalink -- click for full blog post "Cancer Causing Chemicals" Jan 23, 2011 How To Prevent Skin Cancer - 20 Excellent Tips!How to prevent skin cancer - 20 excellent ways for reducing your risk. Permalink -- click for full blog post "How To Prevent Skin Cancer - 20 Excellent Tips!" Jan 21, 2011 Signs of Skin CancerRare signs of skin cancer and unusual causes mean that we may be unaware of other signs to look for. The common 'ABCDE' method may not be enough to make sure we are looking for every possible sign. Permalink -- click for full blog post "Signs of Skin Cancer" Jan 21, 2011 Complimentary And Alternative MedicineComplimentary and alternative medicine - A look at themost popular therapies and how they may benefit the skin cancer patient. Permalink -- click for full blog post "Complimentary And Alternative Medicine" Jan 21, 2011 Is a cancerous mole the only cause of melanoma?A cancerous mole isn't the only cause of malignant melanoma. According to research, although rare, it may develop on a scar site or areas of long-term ulceration. It also happened to my mother. Permalink -- click for full blog post "Is a cancerous mole the only cause of melanoma?" Jan 21, 2011 Current Melanoma Clinical Trial InformationA melanoma clinical trial isn't for everyone. But for those which conventional treatments are not working, an experimental treatment may offer hope. Permalink -- click for full blog post "Current Melanoma Clinical Trial Information" Jan 20, 2011 Sue's StoryI was just turned 40 and going through the most stressful part of my life. Everything was upside down but I had to hold it together as a single parent Permalink -- click for full blog post "Sue's Story" Jul 20, 2010 Skin Cancer After an Oven BurnMy cancer was not a melanoma but a squamous cell. In November 2006 I burned my hand between my thumb and pointer finger. I used Silvadene for the burn Permalink -- click for full blog post "Skin Cancer After an Oven Burn" Apr 8, 2010 Exercise Reduces Stress And Aids RecoveryExercise Reduces Stress And Aids Recovery For Melanoma Patients Permalink -- click for full blog post "Exercise Reduces Stress And Aids Recovery" Apr 8, 2010 Fighting Cancer With NutritionThe benefit of fighting cancer with nutrition. Permalink -- click for full blog post "Fighting Cancer With Nutrition" Mar 16, 2010 Ayurvedic Cancer TreatmentAyurvedic Cancer Treatment - A balance of mind, body and soul through massage, diet and natural remedy. Permalink -- click for full blog post "Ayurvedic Cancer Treatment" Mar 16, 2010 My Mother's Unpleasant Experience With A Cancerous MoleMy Mother is 76 and slowing down a bit but still in great shape. She had a freckle appear in the middle of her left cheek last summer. By Labor Day, Permalink -- click for full blog post "My Mother's Unpleasant Experience With A Cancerous Mole" Mar 3, 2010 Ingredients In SunscreenIngredients in sunscreen - the difference between chemical, natural & organic sunscreen. Permalink -- click for full blog post "Ingredients In Sunscreen" Mar 3, 2010 Melanoma Symptoms - The 'Hidden' FactsMelanoma symptoms can mimic the common cold or hemorrhoids . Because some melanomas are 'hidden' skin growths, it's important to be aware of any changes in strange areas. Permalink -- click for full blog post "Melanoma Symptoms - The 'Hidden' Facts" Mar 3, 2010 Skin Cancer In ChildrenSkin cancer in children is unlikely unless there is a medical reason such as radiotherapy or damaged DNA Permalink -- click for full blog post "Skin Cancer In Children" Mar 2, 2010 Surviving Cancer And CounsellingSurviving cancer and counselling. What is counselling, the importance of counselling for stress management. Permalink -- click for full blog post "Surviving Cancer And Counselling" Feb 28, 2010 Meditation For Cancer Related StressMeditation for cancer related stress, how to meditate for beginners and the best time to meditate. Permalink -- click for full blog post "Meditation For Cancer Related Stress" Feb 28, 2010 Wearing My Heart On My ShoulderI'm Carole and Live in Georgia An innocuous little heart on my right shoulder. I actually smiled the day I got out of the shower and saw it in the mirror. Permalink -- click for full blog post "Wearing My Heart On My Shoulder" Feb 24, 2010 SitemapSkin Cancer Survivor Website Sitemap Permalink -- click for full blog post "Sitemap" Feb 24, 2010 About Bach Flowers and Bachs Rescue RemedyAbout Bach Flowers and Bachs Rescue Remedy. A complimentary therapy to help with cancer and stress. Permalink -- click for full blog post "About Bach Flowers and Bachs Rescue Remedy" Feb 19, 2010 Alternative Skin Cancer Treatment Methods And Their Safety.Popular alternative skin cancer treatment, - what they are and are they safe? Permalink -- click for full blog post "Alternative Skin Cancer Treatment Methods And Their Safety." Feb 18, 2010 Skin Cancer - How To Prevent, Treat And Survive It!Helping you minimise the risk of developing basal cell carcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma and melanoma. Find interesting articles on skin cancer research, clinical trials and the melanoma vaccine. Permalink -- click for full blog post "Skin Cancer - How To Prevent, Treat And Survive It!" Feb 17, 2010 Chemicals That Cause CancerSome commonly found chemicals that cause cancer - coal tar product, arsenic, soot, creosote, paraffin wax, motor oil etc. Permalink -- click for full blog post "Chemicals That Cause Cancer" Feb 17, 2010 The Cause Of Melanoma - It's Not Just About The Sun Anymore.Nobody knows the true cause of melanoma, however, it is prudent to be aware of all causal effects to minimise the risk of developing this disease. Permalink -- click for full blog post "The Cause Of Melanoma - It's Not Just About The Sun Anymore." Feb 17, 2010 Cancer And Stress Management StrategiesCancer and stress management strategies. Learn about easing the stress of cancer, with tips on stress management techniques. Permalink -- click for full blog post "Cancer And Stress Management Strategies" Feb 17, 2010 Bowen's Disease - The FactsBowen's Disease produces skin growths that can be more of a nuisance than anything else. However, it can lead to invasive squamous cell carcinoma, so should you leave it alone or have it removed? Permalink -- click for full blog post "Bowen's Disease - The Facts" Feb 17, 2010 Basal Cell Carcinoma - The FactsBasal Cell Carcinoma, the most common skin cancer but know the warning signs. Permalink -- click for full blog post "Basal Cell Carcinoma - The Facts" Feb 17, 2010 Basic Alexander Technique And It's Benefits For Skin Cancer PatientsThe Basic Alexander Technique and how it may benefit the skin cancer patients Feb 17, 2010 Are Alternative Skin Cancer Treatments Safe?Alternative skin cancer treatments can work in synergy with conventional medicine or work very much against it. Permalink -- click for full blog post "Are Alternative Skin Cancer Treatments Safe?" Feb 17, 2010 Advantages Of AromatherapyAdvantages of aromatherapy, does aromatherapy really work for the cancer patient and aromatherapy product recommendations. Permalink -- click for full blog post "Advantages Of Aromatherapy" Feb 17, 2010 Actinic Keratosis and how to spot if you have it.Actinic Keratosis now affects one in six people, these skin growths may develop into squamous cell cancer. This page will give you more information on how to spot if you might have it. Permalink -- click for full blog post "Actinic Keratosis and how to spot if you have it." Feb 17, 2010 Actinic Cheilitis FactsActinic Cheilitis is actually Actinic Keratosis but refers to premalignant skin lesions on the lower lip. It has the ability to develop into Squamous Cell Carcinoma so get it checked Now! Permalink -- click for full blog post "Actinic Cheilitis Facts" Feb 16, 2010 My Mother's MelanomaWell, you've read my mother's story above. As a daughter, I can't tell you how emotionally draining the days surrounding her diagnosis were. For me, the Permalink -- click for full blog post "My Mother's Melanoma" Feb 8, 2010 Massage For Cancer PatientsMassage for cancer patients. Why massage is so beneficial and which massage is best for skin cancer sufferers. Permalink -- click for full blog post "Massage For Cancer Patients" Jan 19, 2010 Sunscreen AllergiesSunscreen allergies - protect your skin from harmful UV radiation without causing a rash. Permalink -- click for full blog post "Sunscreen Allergies" Jan 19, 2010 Scalp SunscreenScalp sunscreen - Find out how to help prevent skin cancer developing and hiding away under the hair on your scalp. Permalink -- click for full blog post "Scalp Sunscreen" Jan 18, 2010 Sunscreen Facts - Reduce Your Risk of Skin Cancer Now!Sunscreen facts. Sunscreen does not fully protect your skin from harmful UV radiation, but read on to find out how to effectively use it to reduce the risk of skin cancer. Permalink -- click for full blog post "Sunscreen Facts - Reduce Your Risk of Skin Cancer Now!" Dec 28, 2009 What causes skin cancer?The truth about what causes skin cancer, save your children from developing it and learn how your environment may put you at risk. Permalink -- click for full blog post "What causes skin cancer?" Dec 14, 2009 Sunscreen and AcneSunscreen and acne or sunscreen and rosacea. How to protect your skin without irritating it further. Permalink -- click for full blog post "Sunscreen and Acne" Dec 14, 2009 Effects Of Sunscreen On BabiesSunscreen on babies - Why you should not use a sunscreen on babies under 6 months old. Permalink -- click for full blog post "Effects Of Sunscreen On Babies" Dec 13, 2009 TestAU9S9DHYXHW6 Permalink -- click for full blog post "Test" Nov 17, 2009 Squamous Skin Cancer and Chemical ExposureSquamous Skin Cancer can develop from chemical exposure, not just from the sun! Permalink -- click for full blog post "Squamous Skin Cancer and Chemical Exposure" Nov 13, 2009 Fast Facts About Sunscreen - 5 Things You Absolutely MUST Know!Top 5 Fast Facts About Sunscreen - Find out the truth about sunscreen! Nov 11, 2009 Tanning Beds And Skin Cancer...Is There A Relationship?The Confirmed Link Between Tanning Beds And Skin Cancer Permalink -- click for full blog post "Tanning Beds And Skin Cancer...Is There A Relationship?" |
