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
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
I Took Extra Time Off From Work to HealSurgery was the best treatment option for my diagnosis of dermatofibrosarcoma protuberans, or DFSP, and I required two surgeries 6 weeks apart...reactionscomments
Scalp Picking: Bad Habit or Disorder?The top of your head, under your hair, can be one of the trickiest places to have skin cancer, pre-cancer, or patches...reactionscomments
Sunscreen in My BloodstreamI used to love magic tricks whether it be pulling a rabbit out of a hat, or a quarter from behind an...reactionscomments
After Skin Cancer, Not Always Feeling So PrettyI’m a little what some would call “over the hill,” but still I feel pretty good about myself. I feel pretty good...reactions3comments
Some Realities of Having Dermatofibrosarcoma ProtuberansI was diagnosed with dermatofibrosarcoma protuberans (DFSP), a rare form of skin cancer, a few months ago, and I had 2 surgical...reactionscomments
Sun Protection Gloves Have a Mind of Their OwnIf you use hair ties, you might have the same problem with them that I have. They seem to disappear. As many...reactionscomments
Made it in the Shade? Sunglass ProtectionNothing says “cool” like a great pair of shades. In Southern California, where I grew up, picking out a good pair of...reactionscomments
Can Caffeine Reduce the Risk of Skin Cancer?I don’t drink a lot of caffeine. In fact, most days I drink no caffeine. My favorite drink is water. Plain, unflavored...reactions9comments
Hats Off to Tennis Players Who Wear HatsAs a tennis fanatic, I am so happy to see Wimbledon back in full swing after its cancellation last year. The venerable...reactions1comment
Always on the Alert for People Making Skin CancerNow that I’ve had so much skin cancer, I can’t keep my mind from buzzing and beeping when I see someone doing...reactions2comments
Self-Advocacy in Skin Cancer TreatmentWith more than twenty-five years' history of skin cancer, I can’t tell you how many procedures and surgeries I have had to...reactionscomments
Ask the Advocates: Mental Wellbeing After DiagnosisWe asked our advocates for their perspectives on the different emotions that come at each step of the skin cancer journey. In...reactionscomments
