My Follow-up Abdominal CT ScansAfter 2 wide-resection operations to remove dermatofibrosarcoma protuberans (DFSP) skin cancer in both April and May 2021, I am required to have follow-up CT scans and visits with my surgical...reactions3comments
Continuing on My Self Love JourneyI was diagnosed with dermatofibrosarcoma protuberans (DFSP), a rare form of skin cancer, in February 2021. I had my first wide resection under local anesthesia in March 2021, and my...reactions1comment
Two Year UpdateIn February 2021, I saw a dermatologist for the first time in my life to evaluate a lump that had been growing for over 7 years at the site of...reactions1comment
6-Month Follow-Up AppointmentsIn February 2021, I received a call from my general dermatologist informing me that I was being diagnosed with dermatofibrosarcoma protuberans (DFSP) 1 week after getting a biopsy of a...reactionscomments
Surviving DivorceIn April 2022, my then-husband and I decided to separate after 12 years of marriage. While it was more my decision than his, we both agreed that we are completely...reactions2comments
Getting Back To Myself... Or Am I?When I was diagnosed with dermatofibrosarcoma protuberans (DFSP) in February 2021, it changed my life completely, particularly my perspective on life. For one, after my initial biopsy, I was told...reactions1comment
Using My Pain to Encourage My PatientsI'm a physician assistant and recently started working in an emergency department, and sometimes I am required to perform laceration repairs, which is a fancy way of saying putting stitches...reactions1comment
How I Survived DFSP Without Losing My MindI was diagnosed with dermatofibrosarcoma protuberans in February 2021, and my life completely changed in that moment. I am generally a positive and happy person, and I always look for...reactions1comment
I Don't Want to be Strong Anymore!I have always been the “strong one” and the “mom” of my friend groups. Basically, I am the person that people come to when they need advice, when they need...reactions1comment
Medically Cleared for ExerciseDuring my first appointment with my new dermatologist in February 2021, she decided to take a biopsy of my “ugly bump”. This was a surprise to me because I thought...reactions1comment
Self-Care During DFSP JourneySelf-care has become an important thing lately, especially for our generation. There are a lot of different activities that can constitute self-care, and of course, they vary by individual. I...reactions1comment
I Took Extra Time Off From Work to HealSurgery was the best treatment option for my diagnosis of dermatofibrosarcoma protuberans, or DFSP, and I required two surgeries 6 weeks apart for the pathology report to deem me cancer-free...reactionscomments
Learning to Love My Body after Surgery to Remove DFSPAfter having two surgeries for dermatofibrosarcoma protuberans (DFSP), a rare form of skin cancer, I now have a larger body with more scars. The result of the surgeries is that...reactionscomments
What "They" Don't Tell you About Skin Cancer Surgeryin February 2021, I was diagnosed with dermatofibrosarcoma protuberans. DFSP is a rare form of skin cancer, considered a sarcoma, that affects 1 in 1 million people. The golf ball-sized...reactionscomments
I Thought It Was Just a Keloid...This is the beginning of the story of my diagnosis of and treatment for DFSP, a rare skin cancer. It all started with a tiny scar on my lower right...reactions5comments
Some Realities of Having Dermatofibrosarcoma ProtuberansI was diagnosed with dermatofibrosarcoma protuberans (DFSP), a rare form of skin cancer, a few months ago, and I had 2 surgical resections of the visible tumor on my right...reactionscomments
