Immunotherapy & Late-Stage Melanoma TreatmentWhen I was diagnosed, I had never heard of the term before. I knew what chemotherapy was and I knew it was...reactions4comments
A "Battle" With Skin Cancer Isn’t a Fair FightAs a metastatic melanoma survivor, I’ve really come to dislike the terms ‘battle’ and ‘war’ as it relates to fighting cancer. I...reactionscomments
I Didn’t Know What Metastatic Melanoma Felt Like Until I Was DiagnosedMy biggest issue with being diagnosed with stage IV melanoma (believe me, it’s hard to pick just one) is that I had...reactions6comments
Six Truths of Being a Young Adult With Metastatic CancerAs a young adult, there are many things in life that you prepare for. Things like going to school, getting a job...reactions4comments
We Don’t Talk Enough About SurvivorshipBecoming a stage IV melanoma survivor this past year has taught me a lot of things. Having about 6 months of survivorship...reactions2comments
Is Metastatic Melanoma Skin Cancer?We’re in the middle of skin cancer awareness and melanoma awareness month. Someone asked me the other day if I considered them...reactions2comments
How Skin Cancer Prepared Me for a PandemicIt’s no news that 2020 was quite the year for everyone. We’re still in the midst of the pandemic and there seems...reactionscomments
A Day In The Life of a Young Adult Metastatic Melanoma SurvivorIf you didn’t know me, I look like your average 31-year old woman. According to societal norms, I’m a fairly successful 31-year...reactions7comments
Losing a Loved One to MelanomaWhen I was diagnosed with metastatic melanoma, I searched high and low to find others with similar stories. I thought that if...reactions1comment
Should You See an Oncologist?At just 24 years old, I found myself hearing the news “you have melanoma.” The PA that took a biopsy of my...reactionscomments
5 Things I’ve Learned After Being NED for One Entire YearIn July, I officially got to celebrate being one year 'no evidence of disease' (NED)! I was diagnosed with stage IV metastatic...reactionscomments
Tumor Humor: Coping with Cancer With a (Twisted) Sense of Humor Part IIHopefully, you all enjoyed the last episode of “Tumor Humor!” I laughed so much writing my awkward (yet hilarious) cancer stories, I...reactionscomments
Tumor Humor: Coping With Cancer With a (Twisted) Sense of HumorI recently joined Stupid Cancer’s Digital Cancer Con and got to participate in some very excellent sessions for young adults with cancer...reactionscomments
Sun Safety Tips from a Melanoma Survivor Living in ArizonaThe 4th of July has come and gone which means it’s officially summertime! AKA time to whip out the swimsuits, booze, and...reactions2comments
8 Ways I've Learned to Cope with the Trauma of a Late-Stage Cancer DiagnosisBeing a cancer patient is difficult, and I would argue that being a young adult cancer patient is infinitely more difficult. I...reactions2comments
