Having a Tan Doesn’t Make You HealthyTwo separate times this week, I have read a comment online of “that person would look better if they had a tan.”...reactionscomments
When Cryosurgery Makes You Want to CryI don’t complain about much, but I’m going to do it about the overzealous zapping that a dermatology "Fellow" did the other...reactions11comments
Wondering What You Did to Deserve Skin CancerWhen I got the diagnosis of skin cancer, my first thoughts were wondering what was going to happen to me. However, my...reactionscomments
My Initial Skin Cancer Diagnosis: How I FeltI recently met a close friend, Rhonda, for coffee at Starbucks. We had been catching up for a few hours when, somewhat...reactions21comments
Questions to Ask Your Doctor About Skin CancerA skin cancer diagnosis is the first step in the rest of your life as a patient. As a two time melanoma...reactionscomments
In a Hurry, Mistakes I Make in Skin CareFewer Zoom meetings, more in-person gatherings, fewer evenings at home, more out, less walking, more driving, less television bingeing, and more live...reactionscomments
Tips on Makeup and Skin CancerIf you love wearing makeup like me, and have had facial skin cancer, then you know that it is sometimes a struggle...reactions3comments
Efudex: This, Too, Shall PassI’ve had moments of panic, and I am sure you have as well. I’ve panicked when I’ve been pulled underwater by a...reactions5comments
Does Anxiety Evolve?The topic of anxiety comes up frequently amongst melanoma patients: What we do to overcome the waves of fear; how we share...reactionscomments
What's So Bad About Tanning Beds?Let’s talk a bit about skin cancer and tanning beds. They’re awesome, right? You can get a tan so much faster in...reactionscomments
I Refuse to Let Skin Cancer Keep Me Down“I have new moles every week. Let’s light this candle.” “Are moles really that dangerous?” “Oh, yeah…they should just call them cancer...reactions11comments
Tanning Salon Commercials – Don’t Be Deceived!It is that time of year again. Last week, I heard for the first time this season a commercial for a tanning...reactions4comments
Continuing on My Self Love JourneyI was diagnosed with dermatofibrosarcoma protuberans (DFSP), a rare form of skin cancer, in February 2021. I had my first wide resection...reactions1comment
Just Skin CancerI was guilty of it myself--saying it was “just skin cancer.” Cancer was lung cancer, breast cancer, and ovarian cancer. It was...reactionscomments
Close and PersonalSince I was first aware of melanoma it has always been my moles that I have viewed as the enemy. Watching and...reactionscomments
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
Time for a Sunscreen Truth BombAdvocating for sun-safe practices has been a part of my life for several years. I remind friends to wear sunscreen, tell my...reactions1comment
Not One Size Fits All: My Mohs Isn’t Your Mohs, and Yours Isn’t MineThis year, I had my first Mohs surgery. I’ve had skin cancer for over 25 years, but this was the first time...reactions1comment
To Filter or Not to FilterIn the age of technology, filtered photos on social media are a way of life for some. But what about the regular...reactionscomments
Kent Gilliam: Profile of a FighterAs our first telephone interview wound down, I asked Kent Gilliam, a stage IV melanoma survivor, what message he wanted to send...reactions2comments
