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.
Father Ed Shares his Journey with Melanoma
In my rural area of Southern Ontario, there is a scarcity of dermatologists / plastic surgeons, so when I became aware of a rapidly-growing, ugly-looking lesion on my left temple, I began searching for skin specialists over the internet—which is where I discovered you and your team.
Maria’s Story – Part 7: The Epilogue
This story is not meant to be an indictment against the Canadian Healthcare System.
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.