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...reactions23comments
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
Never Say Never (Mohs Under My Nose)I’ve had skin cancer for 25 years. In those 25 years, my treatments have included cryosurgery, “scrape and burn” surgery, laser surgery...reactions3comments
Social Distancing Spurs Telehealth SurgeThe technology needed for virtual healthcare has been around for decades. But virtual care has not been widely used in the United...reactionscomments
How to Monitor Your Health with At-Home DevicesAt-home monitoring can help you better manage chronic health conditions. It can also aid in your recovery after medical procedures. Using this...reactionscomments
