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...reactions34comments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactions5comments
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
Skin Cancer and HeredityYour family has scheduled a reunion for the first time in ages. Everyone will be there from different parts of the country...reactionscomments
Biopsy and Freezing and Surgery? Oh My!The long Thanksgiving holiday was really good. My youngest daughter was home from college for five days, and she and I got...reactions5comments
My Last Dermatology Appointment Grade: C+Recently, I visited my dermatologist about a scaly patch of skin on my scalp. I was originally going to have to wait...reactions3comments
Stress and Skin-Picking: Controlling the UrgeAs I was talking to my son, I was playing with a little piece of loose skin on the side of my...reactionscomments
Skin Cancer: My Five Biggest MistakesIn the film and television industry, we have blooper reels. These are a compilation of the errors made on set during filming...reactionscomments
Spotting Possible Skin Cancer in Others: I’ve Taught Him WellMy husband told his mother that she needed to get checked for skin cancer. Spotting possible skin cancer in others? I’ve taught...reactionscomments
Me: The SequelDuring the monthlong gap between summer school and the regular school year, I put a lot of effort into doing very little...reactions1comment
Radiation Treatment: Is It the Same for All Cancers?When you hear the word “radiation,” you might think of a big, scary machine that delivers large doses of radioactive energy. Or...reactions5comments
How to Get Loved Ones to the DermatologistThe past few months have been rough for our family. We had to put our beloved dog down, were in a car accident...reactionscomments
