Embracing Pale SkinIt was the middle of day in the dead of summer on Long Island. I don’t normally like to be out in...reactionscomments
Hey, Influencers! Let's Talk SunscreenI was scrolling through Facebook one sleepless night when I happened upon a video that truly confused me. I watched it several...reactionscomments
The Advocacy Roller CoasterIn March of 2017, I worked alongside a handful of other skin cancer survivors to help launch SkinCancer.net. I have shared my...reactions7comments
Skin Cancer Awareness: What I Wish I'd KnownI have been battling skin cancer and the repercussions of habitual tanning since 2007. I have learned some devastating lessons and cultivated...reactions4comments
Should You Engage With Strangers About Skin Cancer?Recently, I was in a group on social media where someone asked about tanning while on a certain medication. Along with myself...reactions8comments
The Perfect Shirt Is Hard to FindA friend who had leukemia titled her blog, “Cancer Banter: Diagnosis, Treatment, Remission…and the quest for the perfect purse." Most women can...reactionscomments
What’s in Your Beach Bag?Sunny days and warm weather will be here before you know it. For those trips to the lake or beach, there are...reactionscomments
Back on the Set“Cut,” the director yelled to the small crowd of extras posing as churchgoers. As I climbed back to my original position, I...reactionscomments
But, What If I Cannot Afford to See a Dermatologist?So, you are doing everything that is recommended. You are committed to good sun care practices. You wear SPF 30 or more...reactionscomments
Efudex: Um, When Am I Done?The instructions for most prescriptions are straightforward. The labels explain when and how to take them and for how long. It’s not...reactions43comments
Stop Saying My Cancer Is the "Good Kind"If I had a dollar for every time I’ve heard, "That’s the kind of cancer to get," I could actually pay some...reactionscomments
Learning to Speak Up When Something Feels WrongWe often trust our doctors to know what’s right, and to make sure everything is perfect with our health. And, we should...reactions2comments
Skin Cancer and IsolationSometimes I feel alone. I feel alone because I am the only person I know in my offline life who ever talks...reactions7comments
Fear Less about Radiation TreatmentsAs a radiation therapist, I have found that many people are intimidated by radiation treatments for non-melanoma skin cancer. Let's go over...reactionscomments
The Trouble with Tracking Death Rates in Basal and Squamous Cell CarcinomaSkin cancers — specifically nonmelanomas like basal cell carcinoma (BCC) and squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) — are the most common types of...reactions5comments
Research Makes a Difference with MelanomaI remember when I was first diagnosed with melanoma in June 1988. There were not many treatment options offered to me. Basically...reactions1comment
Skin Cancer MemesLiving with skin cancer comes with a unique set of experiences, from personal victories to frustration with friends and family members who...reactionscomments
Radiation: Let's Talk Side EffectsEvery treatment comes with its own set of side effects. Radiation-induced side effects are thought to be terrifying burns and mutations from...reactions2comments
Resolutions for the New Year, Skin-Cancer StyleWe can’t stop it…the new year is here. You don’t have to pay very close attention to notice resolution banter all around...reactions9comments
A Skin Cancer Journey: A Mulligan Anyone?I was recently seen by a new dermatologist at MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston, Texas, and not surprisingly, out of the...reactions3comments
