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
Skin Cancer Advocacy at the Highest Levels“So, why are we here today?” That one question launched my skin cancer advocacy mission. It wasn't asked by a family member...reactions2comments
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
Delaying Treatment, With My Doctor's PermissionAt the end of June, I had my six-month skin check with my dermatologist, Dr. Keller. I had a small area on...reactionscomments
When Good News Isn't Great NewsTypically, receiving good news can make us feel great. Ecstatic, even. Like all is right in our world. But there are other...reactions6comments
The Day Before Mohs SurgeryI am having Mohs surgery tomorrow morning to remove a basal cell carcinoma on my face, near my right eyebrow. I scheduled...reactions34comments
Tanning Salons – Big Business at Our ExpenseThroughout my lifetime, trends and fads have come and gone. The eighties had great music, lots of good movies, and some interesting...reactions3comments
Getting Through a Bad Week After Mohs SurgeryI have had so many Mohs surgeries that, while for the first couple I was nervous, I mostly view them as an...reactions3comments
Bowl Cuts and Mole Checks“It’s time for your haircut.” And with those words, my father would get out the electric trimmer and begin his masterpiece. As...reactions4comments
