Your Kids and Sun Protection: Teach Them When They’re Young!I was cleaning out my magazine basket this past weekend and was flipping through, deciding which ones I should get rid of...reactions2comments
Advice for Skin Check NewbiesDermatologist visits have been a consistent part of my life since 2007. Thanks, melanoma. I know the drill and what to expect...reactions2comments
My Experiences with CryosurgeryI currently have three “dots” on my face from a recent cryosurgery treatment. They are not a big deal except for the...reactions2comments
Charmeon's Story of Loss: In Memory of Reef and DonEditor’s Note: This guest post was written by Charmeon Carneson about her grandson, Reef, and her husband, Don who both sadly passed...reactionscomments
How to Perform an At-Home Skin Cancer Self-ExaminationEarly detection is paramount when it comes to skin cancer. Yes, it is imperative to see your dermatologist, but there is a...reactions2comments
How a Doctor's Friendly Demeanor Calmed me Before Fingernail BiopsyEditor's note: This story is one of a two part series A note that I just wrote to a dermatologist began, “Thanks...reactions2comments
Just Another ScarI have many scars. Until my recent diagnosis of melanoma in situ, I looked upon my scars rather fondly. Most remind me...reactionscomments
Can Drinking Alcohol Increase Your Chances of Getting Skin Cancer?I read an article today about how drinking alcohol is the cause of several types of cancer. The article mentioned that alcohol...reactions4comments
Sun Protective Clothing: Which Fabrics Block UV Rays?As the owner of a sun protective apparel company, I spend far too much time researching and testing various fabrics. With the...reactions2comments
A Guide to Mohs SurgeryChances are if you're living with skin cancer, you've heard of Mohs surgery. It is, after all, one of the most effective...reactions12comments
The Olympic Games: Skin Cancer Prevention Hits the SlopesI can recall watching the winter Olympic games with my parents and my sister, and I was always amazed at the chapped...reactionscomments
How Skin Cancer Affects Mental HealthFar too often I've heard people say, "if you’re going to get cancer, skin cancer is the kind to get." While it's...reactions2comments
Granuloma Annulare: A Look Back at My First Dermatologist VisitI write a lot about my first visit to a dermatologist. In my mind, my first appointment with one was in 2007...reactions3comments
How ABC's "The Bachelor" is Making a Joke of Skin Cancer PreventionLet’s talk about The Bachelor, but not for the reasons most people want to chat about it. If you are a fan...reactions9comments
Do I Need Another Medical Opinion About My Skin?I moved to Long Island just over a year ago from Buffalo, New York, to pursue some professional dreams and to be...reactions9comments
Skin Cancer: What You Don't Know Can Hurt YouI’ve had skin cancer for a lot of years. My first diagnosis was in 1995. When I received that diagnosis, I naively...reactions4comments
6 Tips for Staying on Top of TreatmentLiving with a long-term health condition requires us to stay on top of everything: doctor’s appointments, new symptoms, insurance, and, of course...reactionscomments
Getting Back To Myself... Or Am I?When I was diagnosed with dermatofibrosarcoma protuberans (DFSP) in February 2021, it changed my life completely, particularly my perspective on life. For...reactions1comment
Hitting the TrifectaI’ve hit the trifecta of cancers. A trifecta in the horse racing world means horses finish in the correct order. Years ago...reactions12comments
"I Have a What in My Eye?"School holidays are prime times for teachers to make appointments. I can’t remember a break in the last 25 years when I...reactions6comments
