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Are you concerned about skin cancer during the colder months?

Colder months mean more indoor events and being covered up when we are out. Do you still think about skin cancer during this time of the year?...

basal cell carcinoma on nose

I have an appointment for Mohs surgery but just discovered there is an option that may be suitable-SRT. Is is possible that there are no Boston doctors who perform this?...

What does a self check look like for you?

We talk about the importance of a self check, but it can mean different things for different folks. For some it may mean a quick survey of the skin. For...

What has been the hardest thing about having skin cancer?

There are so many things that weigh on me with regard to skin cancer. What has been hardest for you?...

Even while taking every precaution, do you ever feel like you are still getting too much sun?

I lather up in sunscreen. I wear protective clothing and a hat. I wear protective sun glasses. I only go out during the mornings and late afternoon. Yet, I feel...

What do you do when you realize that you will need to be outside but have not put on sunscreen and are otherwise unprepared?

This probably happens to most people. We are out somewhere. Maybe we end up in a line outside or the event we are going to does not have shade. We...

Who encourages you the most in your efforts to manage your sun exposure?

We all need people to support us in our efforts to manage our sun exposure, who is yours?...

When you walk by people laying out in the sun, how does it make you feel? What thoughts come to mind?

Having skin cancer can change one's thinking about personal life choices. How does it affect your thoughts of others' choices?...

Move forward five to ten years. What would your future you wish you had done more/less of now?

I am pushing the discussion ahead. What do you think you will wish you had done more or less of when you look back at things? What advice would the...

Why don't they listen?

People seem to ignore the messaging about good skin care. Why is that?...

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