Do You Know What the Ingredient List Means?If a list of ingredients on a food label has long words that I don’t understand, I figure I don’t want to...reactions8comments
I Believed the Lies and Got BurnedI was diagnosed with malignant melanoma in 1988. I remember vividly that day in Pasadena, California when my dermatologist described my situation...reactionscomments
With Age Comes Wisdom About Skin CancerAs I was getting ready for work the other day, I glanced at a bottle of lotion that was sitting on the...reactions4comments
Tell Us You Have Skin Cancer Without Telling Us You Have Skin Cancer...The "Tell Me Without Telling Me" Challenge has taken over social media, specifically TikTok! It's a challenge where users ask others to...reactionscomments
Artificial Intelligence and Melanoma MetastasesArtificial Intelligence (AI) is now found everywhere. Whether it be facial recognition technology, global positioning, or nearly everything on our smartphones, AI...reactionscomments
Down-Low with RadiationHave you ever noticed that injuries just seem to heal so much slower when they are located on your lower legs? If...reactionscomments
How I Survived DFSP Without Losing My MindI was diagnosed with dermatofibrosarcoma protuberans in February 2021, and my life completely changed in that moment. I am generally a positive...reactions1comment
I Will Take "Things That Remind Me of Tanning" for $200, Alex!They say the sense of smell is the one most closely tied to memory. I believed that before I ever heard anyone...reactions3comments
How Skin Cancer Prepared Me for a PandemicIt’s no news that 2020 was quite the year for everyone. We’re still in the midst of the pandemic and there seems...reactionscomments
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
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
Skin Cancer and Managing Work and Life“Riverboat” Ron Rivera is the head coach of the National Football League's (NFL), Washington Football Team. He received the nickname for his...reactionscomments
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
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
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
SRT: Timeline for TreatmentAll skin cancer journeys start in the same place, with diagnosis. It could be a discovery during your routine skin examination or...reactions1comment
Nose Bandaging is Not my Speciality“This is a really bad bandage,” I said to my face in the mirror. My boyfriend had been making bandages for me...reactions6comments
Family History When You’re AdoptedWhether you're at a new doctor’s office or filling out paperwork for any kind of medical inquiry, including skin cancer, it’s a...reactionscomments
An Open Wound Care Primer“I’m going to excise your skin in the shape of a diamond, like the one I am outlining on your skin.” My...reactions4comments
Post-Superficial Radiation Therapy“Congratulations! It's your final superficial radiation treatment!”...now what? Care for your skin, it’s delicate! After radiation therapy, the effects of the radiation...reactions7comments
