Is Metastatic Melanoma Skin Cancer?We’re in the middle of skin cancer awareness and melanoma awareness month. Someone asked me the other day if I considered them...reactions2comments
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
Hand Washing Dilemma: Germs Can Get in Through Cracked Skin“I have holes in my hands!” I told my friend. Well, they weren’t actually holes that went all the way through. They...reactionscomments
Efudex: No Time Like the Present?Efudex is one of the great mysteries of my life. I say that in all seriousness. The more I’ve used it, the...reactions10comments
Melanoma Mortality Rate in Sharp DeclineI needed some good news today. It has been a rough few weeks - my mind races to health issues, to finances...reactionscomments
Excuse Me, Is This Thing On? Being Your Own Melanoma AdvocateLet’s be honest, when it comes to medical stuff, I have no idea - I leave that up to the professionals. But...reactionscomments
SPF: It's Not Just for KidsI have always heard that our children learn more by watching us than they will ever learn by listening to us. Growing...reactionscomments
Hand Washing: Good for Infection Control, Bad for Skin Cancer TreatmentSometimes my dermatology problems are so complicated that it takes me a while to summarize them in an email in between appointments...reactionscomments
Cancer, Corona & Me: 6 Ways to Look After Your Mental HealthWhat a crazy world we are living in at the moment. If you had asked me at the start of the year...reactionscomments
What to Expect When You're Efudex-ingYou made it home from the pharmacy with your tube of Efudex (Fluorouracil), and you have so many questions. It feels like...reactions28comments
Skin Cancer Awareness Month Skincare Giveaway - Now Closed!Skin Cancer Awareness Month is a time to remember to care for the skin you're in! It's about showing your scars with...reactionscomments
We Don’t Talk Enough About SurvivorshipBecoming a stage IV melanoma survivor this past year has taught me a lot of things. Having about 6 months of survivorship...reactions2comments
Keeping up With Skin-Friendliness During the QuarantineRight now most people in the country are quarantined - at least to some level. While some states are allowing certain types...reactions1comment
Social Distancing and UV Sun Exposure?I am introverted. I don’t mind being alone and reading or listening to music. It refreshes and energizes me when I need...reactionscomments
More Than Just Paying Lip ServiceDo any of you have friends who seem to notice everything about you? “Is that a new shirt?” “Have you lost weight?”...reactions4comments
Recurring VigilanceThe physician discussed the current landscape of melanoma research while focusing on trends in targeted therapies for late-stage melanoma. I was busy...reactions8comments
Depression and EfudexMental health is, thankfully, becoming less of a stigma every day. The importance of recognizing the signs of depression has always been...reactions3comments
Preparing for a Virtual Visit with Your DoctorVisiting your doctor online is a great way to get healthcare if you are not able to go in person. You can...reactionscomments
Tick, Tick, Tick, BOOM: Harvesting My EggsTick, tick, tick, that was the noise I heard inside my head for a long time. After all, I’m a woman in...reactionscomments
Telehealth 101: How to Visit Your Doctor OnlineTelehealth is a virtual service that lets patients interact with a healthcare professional online. This lets doctors and patients connect without being...reactionscomments
