Wearing Masks and Sunscreen: Do You Still Need It?It's become the new normal to wear a mask around other people. Due to COVID-19, we may not be around others as...reactions1comment
Doing the Dermatologist Shuffle and Why It's So StressfulBeing a creature of habit, I don’t always adapt well to big changes. It takes quite some time for me to acclimate...reactions2comments
A Timeline: My Diagnosis and TreatmentMy melanoma diagnosis came as a complete surprise to me. My family has no history of skin cancer and I’ve always been...reactions2comments
I Moved, Now Where's My Doctor?The house in Buffalo is sold. Almost everything I own is still in storage there. I am on Long Island with new...reactionscomments
Skin Cancer – More Than I Bargained ForWhen I was a kid, I had never heard of skin cancer. As a child, we played outside all day long during...reactions1comment
What Is Superficial Radiation Therapy?Radiation for skin cancers is a superficial (skin deep) dose of radiation that destroys the cells in non-melanoma skin cancer. Eligibility for...reactions6comments
One Journey, Two Paths: The Impact of Skin Cancer on Support SystemsLife throws some mean curve balls sometimes, not the least of which is cancer. If you have been diagnosed with skin cancer...reactions3comments
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
What's in a Name? A Lot, Because Treatment Is DifferentIt’s actinic keratosis, it’s squamous cell carcinoma, it’s...graft vs. host disease? I was pretty sure that the cluster of rough spots on...reactionscomments
No Skin Cancer, I Am Not Going to Be Your Victim (Through a Physician's Eyes)Trigger warning: The content includes mentions of suicide that might be upsetting to some people. If you or someone you know have...reactions2comments
Feeling Alone During Treatment in a Pandemic WorldIt's difficult enough to navigate our new normal during the pandemic. Let alone getting treatment for skin cancer such as Mohs surgery. In...reactions3comments
World Cancer Day 2021: What We Wish Others KnewOver the years, we have had countless conversations in our community about what we wish people knew about life with cancer. We...reactionscomments
How Technology Brings Both Convenience and Confusion: Results of the Connected Health SurveySometimes, it feels like we are surrounded by technology. Apps, devices, trackers, and gadgets are everywhere! In this digital age, though, everyone...reactionscomments
Skin Care for Very Active FolksIf you are like me, you like to get outside and enjoy the nice days left before winter hits the northeast. For...reactionscomments
Why the SPF in Your Foundation Is Not Protecting YouLet's talk about your makeup and skincare products that contain SPF...are they protecting you? The short answer is no. The simple act...reactions2comments
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
Cryosurgery – How Can Such a Quick Procedure Cause Such Intense Pain?I had my six-month skin check the other day. At my last six-month checkup, my dermatologist and I were both celebrating that...reactions10comments
Essential Treatment vs. COVID-19The news of a global pandemic closing businesses is nothing new for 2020. Businesses and workers labeled ‘essential’ have been on the...reactions2comments
Melanoma Therapies - Why Research Is So ImportantAs a melanoma survivor, I am always encouraged when I read about the latest advancements in treating this deadly form of skin...reactionscomments
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
