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 old. I own my own home, I have...reactions7comments
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 to be an insane amount of uncertainty all...reactionscomments
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 I found a few people that were “like...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 mole genuinely thought it wouldn’t be anything concerning...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 melanoma in late 2018, and by the summer...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 thought I’d share some more. Humor is such...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. One of my personal favorites was a session...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 grilling tools because it’s pool party season. Well...reactions2comments
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 read some very interesting words from a melanoma...reactionscomments
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 the same thing. Aren’t all skin cancers, cancer?...reactions2comments
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 under my belt, I still find myself stuck...reactions2comments
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 aggressive cancer inside my body for about 6...reactions6comments
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 awful. I was trying to prepare myself for...reactions4comments
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 went from being a normal, totally healthy 29-year...reactions2comments
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, learning to live on your own, buying a...reactions4comments
FeaturedImmunotherapy & Post-Treatment Side EffectsWho has had immunotherapy? I had Ipi/Nivo combo (one infusion) and landed in the hospital for severe response. I then went to Nivolumab for 14 infusions and finished treatment back...reactions4repliesTreatmentSide Effects
