Two Year UpdateIn February 2021, I saw a dermatologist for the first time in my life to evaluate a lump that had been growing...reactions1comment
What I Learned From My Dog About My Skin Cancer JourneyTuesday was the worst day of my life and it had nothing to do with skin cancer, or did it? I lost...reactions16comments
Skin Cancer: Why Me?I am on a skin cancer journey, and my first run-in with skin cancer was in June 2018. I had squamous cell...reactions4comments
Nervous About My Upcoming Skin CheckSkin checks cause anxiety for me in general. I see my dermatologist every six months for a full-body skin check, so I...reactions9comments
Fear Not: The Facts About RadiationIn my years as a radiation therapist, I have come across plenty of misleading information about radiation, including as a treatment for...reactionscomments
While Buying Watches, Talking Skin Cancer, Treatment, and PreventionThe more that people sing the praises of the Apple watch, the less I want one. “You can read your texts without...reactions4comments
Does Skin Cancer Cause You Embarrassment?I recently read a story about a dancer who was embarrassed she had skin cancer. Does skin cancer cause you embarrassment, and...reactions17comments
Awkward Skin Cancer Moments and How to Handle ThemIt was the first warm day of spring in the northeast and I made my way to Centerport, NY, to photograph my...reactionscomments
Why I Say "No Thank You" to EfudexI may be in the minority with my approach to skin cancer treatment, but I have decided against Efudex, and I have...reactions18comments
Suspicious Spot On My Lip: Part 1July was an eventful month this year. My sister got married, my son prepared to begin his freshman year in college, we...reactions2comments
My Daily Dilemma: Another Skin Cancer Recurrence?In June 2018, I had an unusual growth on my lower lip that was eventually diagnosed as squamous cell carcinoma. I was...reactions11comments
Efudex: A Probable Culprit in Mystery OutbreakWhen I first got a sore on my lip, I didn’t know what it was, but I was certain that the itching...reactionscomments
When A Relative Is Diagnosed With Skin Cancer: Providing ComfortLast week, my spin instructor asked me if I could please wait after class so she could talk to me. As I stood...reactions3comments
Community Thoughts: Who Discovered Your Skin Cancer?Our community on Facebook gave us a huge response when we asked who discovered their skin cancer. Now, we’re sharing the results...reactionscomments
Nothing Like a Good Talk With Myself About Sun Protection While ExercisingAs I was about to head out for a morning run on an already hot day, I said to me, myself, and...reactionscomments
Genie in a Bottle...of SunscreenA couple of months ago my daughter and I went on spring break to Cabo, and I was pretty proud of myself...reactions8comments
Changes in Attitudes (and Thinking)Having skin cancer can change more than a few things in your life. When I was first diagnosed with skin cancer, I...reactionscomments
Sunscreen TipsSunscreen, yuck!! Very few things make my skin crawl like it, literally. I do not like it at all. Don’t get me...reactionscomments
A Friend Died...AgainIt’s March 1, 2019. My friend died of cancer…again. This is not the first time, nor the second. In the midst of...reactions7comments
Wear Your Scars With PrideI remember my mother having skin cancer surgery on her nose which left her with a huge scar and a disfigured shape...reactions9comments
