The Important Skin Cancer 1, 2, 3’s and A, B, C’s
Nevus Best known asMole Explain like I’m 5Your body is a bad colourist and decided to add extra ink to that particular spot of your skin. ComplicationsThey are no big deal for the most part, but many people like to have them removed. Note: Have your mole checked out: A – asymmetricalB – border […]
The Complete Guide to Skin Self-Exams: How to Detect Melanoma Early
Understanding how to perform regular skin self-exams is crucial for early detection of melanoma and other skin cancers. This guide adheres to current Canadian public health recommendations and aligns with leading cancer and dermatology organizations, including Melanoma Canada and the Save Your Skin Foundation. Why Early Detection of Melanoma Is Crucial Melanoma is the deadliest form of skin […]
When a Simple Blemish Turns Into a Wake-Up Call
“For two years, my mom worried about a small blemish on her cheek. It refused to go away causing her to be more and more worried as she’d had been told of pre-cancerous cells in that same spot 10 years ago.” – Lisa Chartrand Despite mentioning it several times to her family physician, he refused […]
The Truth Between Nurse Practitioners and Doctors
Nurse Practitioners (NPs) play an extremely important role in Canada’s healthcare system. NPs have…
Valeria’s Story With Melanoma
Valeria is a mother of three and her journey with melanoma spanned the globe and is riddled with misdiagnoses, delays, and conflicts.
Listen to her story below.
埃德神父與黑色素瘤分享他的旅程
在我所在的安大略省南部農村地區，皮膚科醫生/整形外科醫生稀缺，所以當我意識到我左太陽穴上有一個快速增長、外觀難看的病變時，我開始在互聯網上尋找皮膚專家——這是我在那裡發現了你和你的團隊。
Maria’s Story – Part 7: The Epilogue
這個故事並不意味著要對加拿大醫療體系提出起訴。
Maria’s Story – Part 6: Heavenly Choir
Call it Karma. Call it Divine Intervention. Call it what you will, but on December 15th Maria’s luck kicked into hyperdrive.
Maria’s Story – Part 5: Plan B
For months she let the system control her health, but now that she knew the stakes, she decided to take control of her health.
Maria’s Story – Part 4: Bureaucracy
December 3 finally arrived, and Maria is bracing herself to hear the results of her biopsy.