Post Mohs Surgery ComplicationsMy first Mohs surgery on a squamous cell cancer near my tear duct went smoothly. But while the procedure itself was OK...reactionscomments
Immunotherapy & Late-Stage Melanoma TreatmentWhen I was diagnosed, I had never heard of the term before. I knew what chemotherapy was and I knew it was...reactions4comments
Vitamin D and Melanoma, Better Prognoses?First snow before Halloween, last snow after Mother’s Day, life in Buffalo. This doesn’t happen every year, but the point is well...reactionscomments
Fear of Recurrence? Not Me. Well, Maybe MeA few weeks ago, someone asked if I am afraid of a recurrence of skin cancer, and I immediately said, "No." I...reactions2comments
That Friend...You Know the OneWe all have that one friend. No, not the quirky one. I’m not talking about the moody one either. You know the...reactionscomments
Darn You, Tan Line!I’ll cut right to the chase. I have a tan line, and I’m really ticked off about it. Were this 1992 with...reactionscomments
The Challenges of Skin Cancer Care During a PandemicAnyone living through melanoma knows that part of the “treatment” plan is not a treatment at all. Of all the cancers in all...reactions2comments
A "Battle" With Skin Cancer Isn’t a Fair FightAs a metastatic melanoma survivor, I’ve really come to dislike the terms ‘battle’ and ‘war’ as it relates to fighting cancer. I...reactionscomments
My Little White Spots: Cryosurgery ReflectionsMy lipstick looked crooked this morning. I guess it always looks like that, but today was the first time it really struck...reactions2comments
Hi, It's the Dermatologist's Office Calling With Your Results. Are You Alone?I recently went to the dermatologist to have her look at two spots on my scalp that my hairdresser thought looked suspicious...reactions4comments
Skin Cancer Anxieties: Relationships & FamilyIn this series, we discuss causes of anxiety for those facing physical illness and its side effects. Phrases in bold are the...reactionscomments
Finding a Derm in a Derm DesertIt’s a sad fact: The U.S. is a country where available and easy health care is not guaranteed. Especially when it comes...reactionscomments
Matters of Race, Socioeconomic Status, and MelanomaI have always been one of the fairest skinned people among my friends. My Scandinavian and Northern European ancestry was certainly evident...reactionscomments
Getting to the Dermatologist Can Be a Real PainSometimes getting to the dermatologist’s office is just as much of a challenge as dealing with skin cancer. That’s because all of...reactions1comment
Skin Cancer and Anger Management“What Do You Do With the Mad That You Feel?" Mister Fred Rogers Song 1968. I get angry when I see young...reactions5comments
Tick, Tick, Tick, BOOM: Harvesting My EggsTick, tick, tick, that was the noise I heard inside my head for a long time. After all, I’m a woman in...reactionscomments
Predicting Melanoma? And Will It Matter?I spent much of my youth in the sun. Growing up in California meant beach trips, days at Disneyland, camping, and jaunts...reactionscomments
Osteoporosis, Vitamin D, and Skin Care“I don’t want to have vitamin D deficiency so I just skip sunscreen altogether.” I wish that I had a nickel for...reactions6comments
I Didn’t Know What Metastatic Melanoma Felt Like Until I Was DiagnosedMy biggest issue with being diagnosed with stage IV melanoma (believe me, it’s hard to pick just one) is that I had...reactions6comments
A Word to the Wise...About Your Skin, That IsAdvice comes in all forms and can sometimes come at you from all sides. There are words of wisdom you find especially...reactionscomments
