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
How I Nailed a Problem With My Nails Without Looking It UpIt seems almost quaint now that when I was diagnosed with leukemia in 2003, my doctor said, “Stay off the internet.” Of...reactionscomments
My Safe SpaceI’ve written several articles lately on how special this community at SkinCancer.net is. I love how the community members support each other...reactions2comments
Honoring All Who Have Been Touched by CancerOn National Cancer Survivors Day, observed each year on the first Sunday in June, we honor and celebrate anyone whose life has...reactionscomments
10,000 Reasons to CelebrateAt the end of September 2018, SkinCancer.net got its 10,000th ‘like’ for our Facebook page (here’s looking at you, Michael H!). I...reactionscomments
Skin Cancer Surgery on the Nose: Community AdviceEvery skin cancer surgery is unique. That's why it's important to hear a range of possibilities before going under the knife. We...reactionscomments
The (Virtual) Doctor Is In! Sharing Telehealth ExperiencesAs the COVID-19 pandemic continues, telehealth is being used by more and more people. Telehealth is also sometimes called telemedicine or virtual...reactionscomments
Getting Through The Days Before My Full Body Skin CheckI woke up this morning with a sick feeling in my stomach. I didn’t have any other symptoms-no fever, no body aches, no...reactions5comments
Getting Dressed Up Complicated By Spots On My SkinI knew which dresses I wanted to wear to back-to-back spring and summer weddings, but I wasn’t sure what to do about...reactionscomments
What To Ask a New Dermatologist About Skin CancerSometimes it happens. You're seeing a doctor you love, one who knows all about your medical history, and you easily converse with...reactionscomments
Total Body Skin ExaminationsI remember the first few times that I went to the dermatologist for regular skin checks in the late 1980s. It was...reactions6comments
Frustrating Misconceptions About Skin CancerIf you hear it once it must be true right? I know I’ve fallen into the trap of quickly reading something online...reactions3comments
What Is Sun Protective Clothing?A frequent recommendation for practicing good sun safety habits is to wear sun protective clothing. But what exactly is sun protective clothing?...reactions1comment
An Accidental Advocate....Who Sometimes Wants To QuitI never intended to be an advocate for skin cancer awareness. In fact, it had never crossed my mind. That all changed...reactions7comments
When Your Family Listens to You About Skin Health“Do as I say AND as I do.” This variation on a familiar quote is firmly in play when I speak to...reactionscomments
