Tanning after a Skin Cancer DiagnosisEven though I stopped tanning as soon as I was diagnosed with melanoma, I still felt the pressure to be tan. It...reactionsrepliesCopingDiagnosis
Do you journal? Someone recently recommended that I start a journal on how I’m feeling about my skin each day. Originally, I was like nah...reactions1replyCopingAwareness
Does anyone find themselves so distracted by the sun that they lose focus on what they are trying to do?Yesterday, I was working outside on a show and there was a mix of sun and shade on set. I found myself...reactions6repliesCopingTips & Advice
Loose lips I was leaving work recently, and I was covered from head to toe in the 100 degree heat. I could see the...reactions4repliesCoping
Are you gun shy? My most recent skin issue was just 3 months ago. I feel like when I go to the doctor or dentist recently...reactions6repliesCoping
Do you have battle scars? Do you have visible skin cancer scars? If so, how does that make you feel? Are you self-conscious? Has anyone asked? I...reactions2repliesCoping
Support system Having a support system is very important. For each person, that is made up of different individuals. I am single, and I...reactions2repliesCopingFriends & Family
Are you pale? I was in Starbucks recently and the barista said your skin is beautiful, but you are so pale. I just stood there...reactions1replyCoping
Healthy stress management I recently had surgery, and during those months of stress, I gained 15 pounds. Ugh! I know that exercise helps with stress...reactions1replyCoping
Emotional impact Hi, I’m new and would be interested in hearing how you manage the emotional aspects of skin cancer. My latest skin cancer...reactions9repliesCoping