In a Hurry, Mistakes I Make in Skin CareFewer Zoom meetings, more in-person gatherings, fewer evenings at home, more out, less walking, more driving, less television bingeing, and more live performances, I seem to live by the clock... By Scott Matheny2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Tips on Makeup and Skin CancerIf you love wearing makeup like me, and have had facial skin cancer, then you know that it is sometimes a struggle to find the right balance. On one hand... By Kim Hill2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
I Refuse to Let Skin Cancer Keep Me Down“I have new moles every week. Let’s light this candle.” “Are moles really that dangerous?” “Oh, yeah…they should just call them cancer dots.” This exchange is from Season 8 of... By April Pulliam2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments7 comments
Tanning Salon Commercials – Don’t Be Deceived!It is that time of year again. Last week, I heard for the first time this season a commercial for a tanning salon. It’s usually around mid to late February... By Judy Cloud2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
Continuing on My Self Love JourneyI was diagnosed with dermatofibrosarcoma protuberans (DFSP), a rare form of skin cancer, in February 2021. I had my first wide resection under local anesthesia in March 2021, and my... By Amber Kromah, DMSc, PA-C2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Awkward Skin Cancer Moments and How to Handle ThemIt was the first warm day of spring in the northeast and I made my way to Centerport, NY, to photograph my favorite bald eagle pair and their three eaglets... By Scott Matheny3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Does Skin Cancer Cause You Embarrassment?I recently read a story about a dancer who was embarrassed she had skin cancer. Does skin cancer cause you embarrassment, and if it does, what do you do? I’ve... By Kim Hill2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments11 comments
While Buying Watches, Talking Skin Cancer, Treatment, and PreventionThe more that people sing the praises of the Apple watch, the less I want one. “You can read your texts without looking for your phone, you can answer Dick... By Ronni Gordon3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
Fear Not: The Facts About RadiationIn my years as a radiation therapist, I have come across plenty of misleading information about radiation, including as a treatment for skin cancer. One of the best defenses against... By Rachel Ward, RT(T)3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Nervous About My Upcoming Skin CheckSkin checks cause anxiety for me in general. I see my dermatologist every six months for a full-body skin check, so I know if there is anything that needs treated... By Judy Cloud3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Skin Cancer: Why Me?I am on a skin cancer journey, and my first run-in with skin cancer was in June 2018. I had squamous cell carcinoma on my bottom lip, and it was... By Ashley Maddox3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
What I Learned From My Dog About My Skin Cancer JourneyTuesday was the worst day of my life and it had nothing to do with skin cancer, or did it? I lost one of my best friends a few days... By Scott Matheny2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments16 comments
Two Year UpdateIn February 2021, I saw a dermatologist for the first time in my life to evaluate a lump that had been growing for over 7 years at the site of... By Amber Kromah, DMSc, PA-C3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Love the Skin You're In This Valentine's DayFebruary is a rough time for many of us. Well, it actually starts right after the holidays, doesn’t it? One-half of the picked-over Christmas candy aisle is revamped and condensed... By April Pulliam2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Good Ways, and Bad Ways, for Doctors to Leave a PracticeWhen the envelope from one of my dermatologists came in the mail, I wondered if it was the results from a test I had forgotten about. But it turned out... By Ronni Gordon3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Dermatologist Dilemma – Time to Change?Some of us get skin checks once a year. Some of us go every six months. Some of us go every three months. And some of us don’t schedule regular... By Judy Cloud3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments13 comments
Tips for Choosing the Best Plastic SurgeonPeople diagnosed with skin cancer often find it is on their face. This can be scary, because you wonder if you’ll be disfigured. I had two skin cancers on my... By Kim Hill2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
Skin Cancer, A Traumatic JourneySkin cancer is traumatic. For years I have been listening to our community. I have been hearing your stories. I have been laughing with you, crying with you, and at... By Scott Matheny2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments6 comments
No More Living Scared: My Skin Cancer ManifestoWorry is exhausting. When I say “exhausting,” I mean it will suck the very life from your body and leave you physically weak, mentally spent, and questioning every move you... By April Pulliam2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Helpful Support ResourcesMy cancer journey has felt like a mental, physical, and emotional battle. I am always looking for additional support resources to assist me along the way. On my skin cancer... By Ashley Maddox2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments