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Tanning after a Skin Cancer Diagnosis

Even though I stopped tanning as soon as I was diagnosed with melanoma, I still felt the pressure to be tan. It was difficult to suddenly be pale after many...

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 that sounds strange. But now I’m doing it...

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 thinking more about where the sun was than...

Loose lips

I was leaving work recently, and I was covered from head to toe in the 100 degree heat. I could see the woman next to me eyeing me, and then...

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 I’m unusually nervous. When I saw the dentist...

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 have scars on my bottom lip from 4...

Support system

Having a support system is very important. For each person, that is made up of different individuals. I am single, and I get a lot of support from my church...

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 feeling stupid. But how do you respond to...

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, but I quit going to the gym during...

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 was just 2 months ago, so I could...

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