Living

This year, I had my first Mohs surgery. I’ve had skin cancer for over 25 years, but this was the first time my doctor said I didn’t have the option...

My grandfather was born in 1912. He served during World War II. He was a doctor and worked mostly inside an office or on home visits. He was not a...

It’s been a sweltering summer in the South. Being active outdoors has taken some real planning - and patience, especially when you are trying to avoid getting too much sun...

I don’t know how long I’ve had the bottle of ketoconazole 2% shampoo laying around, but I know one thing for certain: It isn’t going to be useful unopened. One...

When I went to meet my boyfriend for a bike ride, I did a double-take. He was standing at the corner, holding his bike, and looking like...a bank robber. His...

I am a big believer in mind over matter and through this whole process, I have been on a mission to remain positive. So, I have created an immunotherapy routine...

Being diagnosed with skin cancer can create a mix of different emotions; fear, anxiety, regret, loneliness, anger, and so many more. Advice from others who have also received a skin...

One of the most important parts of any serious medical diagnosis is having the support of family and friends, however, if you haven’t experienced something similar yourself then knowing what...

As we drift through summer during these unprecedented times, I am still surprised by how much the general public doesn’t understand about skin cancer and its dangers. May was melanoma...

Efudex is a topical chemotherapy used to treat actinic keratosis. The cream, also known as fluorouracil, works to rid the skin of precancerous cells your physician deems suspect. It is...

I remember when I was first diagnosed with melanoma back in 1988. I saw a dermatologist at the recommendation of a nurse that I had met at a pool party...

I recently joined Stupid Cancer’s Digital Cancer Con and got to participate in some very excellent sessions for young adults with cancer. One of my personal favorites was a session...

As usual, I overpacked. And on top of that, I didn’t choose well for my trip to California, where it was much warmer. Let’s start with necklines. I need to...

Sixteen. That is my estimate of how many skin checks I have had with a dermatologist over the last five years. And at almost every single one of those appointments...

Healthy glow vs. you look sick. Sun-kissed skin vs. are you a vampire? The list goes on when it comes to the ways people describe someone with a tan vs...

Sometimes getting to the dermatologist’s office is just as much of a challenge as dealing with skin cancer. That’s because all of my dermatologists (yes I have more than one)...

Change is never easy. Whether you are making the move to a new city, beginning a new job, or starting a new phase in your life, change can be a...

I walked into the conference room at work a few months ago and noticed that two of my coworkers sitting around the table were quite tan. They had both been...

Summer is here, the weather is warming up even in the most northern parts, and the solstice has just passed, giving us longer days and sun-light evenings. Along with the...

Prescriptions are straightforward and by-the-book. Your doctor or pharmacist provides a quick explanation of how much and how often to take it and may offer up advice on the best...