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...reactions3repliesAwarenessPreventionDiagnosis
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?...reactions17repliesSide EffectsCoping
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...reactions16repliesAwarenessSymptomsTips & Advice
What do you do when you realize that you will need to be outside but have not put on sunscreen and are...This probably happens to most people. We are out somewhere. Maybe we end up in a line outside or the event we...reactions12repliesCopingPreventionTips & Advice
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?...reactions9repliesCaregivingFriends & FamilyPrevention
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?...reactions8repliesTips & AdviceAwarenessCoping
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...reactions2repliesAwarenessCopingTips & Advice
Why don't they listen?People seem to ignore the messaging about good skin care. Why is that?...reactions6repliesAwarenessTips & Advice
"It'll just turn into a tan."Have you ever had a friend play off their bad sunburn by saying, "it'll just turn into a tan?" How did you...reactions5repliesFriends & Family
Is this the beginning stage of skin cancer??My little sister is worried about her beauty spots. There are two, on her chest and arm, and the one on her...reactions1replyDiagnosisPreventionTips & Advice