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
She Had Me in Stitches, but Nobody Was LaughingRonald Reagan was president. Michael Jordan was the darling of the sports world. I was in California, living the dream. No one...reactions2comments
Celebrity Cruise Commercial: A Promotion for Skin Cancer?Out of the corner of my eye, when I turned on the TV to watch the Sunday morning news shows, I saw...reactions2comments
Tanning: Reasoning Now, No Regrets LaterIt’s coming. The calendar might make you think otherwise, but it’s just around the corner. What is it? Tanning season. You know...reactions3comments
To Drink, or Not Drink, Water for the SkinAt the end of a travel day in the holiday season, I wanted a cup of coffee when I got to the...reactionscomments
8 Ways I've Learned to Cope with the Trauma of a Late-Stage Cancer DiagnosisBeing a cancer patient is difficult, and I would argue that being a young adult cancer patient is infinitely more difficult. I...reactions2comments
The Trouble with Tracking Death Rates in Basal and Squamous Cell CarcinomaSkin cancers — specifically nonmelanomas like basal cell carcinoma (BCC) and squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) — are the most common types of...reactions5comments
Did My Prescription Medication Give Me Skin Cancer?I saw a headline not too long ago that I found unsettling. It wasn’t a recent article, as it was dated June...reactionscomments
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
Upsetting to Get Test Results From ComputerIf you have Patient Gateway or another patient portal, it can be useful for appointment reminders. It’s especially valuable if, like I...reactions6comments
I Love You. Don't Tan.It feels a little early to talk about base tans and tanning salon packages. If you’re a former tanning addict and skin...reactionscomments
Six Truths of Being a Young Adult With Metastatic CancerAs a young adult, there are many things in life that you prepare for. Things like going to school, getting a job...reactions4comments
Vitamin D and Melanoma, Better Prognoses?First snow before Halloween, last snow after Mother’s Day, life in Buffalo. This doesn’t happen every year, but the point is well...reactionscomments
Efudex RX for the Mind and SoulEvery day, people all over this great big world are preparing for medical procedures and treatments. They have been debriefed, given instructions...reactions3comments
5 Reasons Why We Love This CommunityAs Valentine's Day approaches, we're thinking of all the reasons why we love this community. I always like the "how long have...reactionscomments
See You Soon, Efudex!You know how you can just tell when things are about to go south? That little voice in the far reaches of...reactions7comments
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...reactions1comment
Skin Cancer Is Cancer, Despite What Some People SayI am familiar with the recommendation to not go on social media at night, because it can keep you from sleeping well...reactions22comments
My Skin Cancer Journal Giveaway (Now Closed)From doctor’s appointments to medications to treatment plans, keeping track of everything related to your skin cancer can feel overwhelming. Staying organized...reactionscomments
Efudex and Pets: How to Keep Yours SafeIf you are like many pet owners, your furry pals keep you on your toes. They bring a smile to your face...reactions5comments
