Self-tanners, Hypocrisy, and MeIt’s really getting to me. I am struggling to describe the way I feel lately. Being able to label my feelings is...reactions2comments
Nighttime Worry, Insomnia, and Skin Cancer: Part 1The National Cancer Institute (NCI) estimates that between a third and half of all cancer patients suffer from insomnia. Not only this...reactions1comment
When A Relative Is Diagnosed With Skin Cancer: Providing ComfortLast week, my spin instructor asked me if I could please wait after class so she could talk to me. As I stood...reactions3comments
"Green" Screen?I try to be environmentally conscious. I recycle. I try to turn off light when I leave a room. I try not...reactions3comments
Living With Skin Cancer: A Podcast Interview with Judy CloudI recently interviewed SkinCancer.net advocate Judy Cloud for the Health Union podcast, Living With. Judy has been living with skin cancer for...reactionscomments
A Less Invasive Treatment for Skin Cancer....Is It Right For You?Treatment for basal cell and squamous cell cancers can often include excising, or cutting out, the cancerous area. This sometimes leaves a...reactionscomments
How Can We Talk To Friends About Skin Cancer Dangers?I recently saw a Facebook post from a friend. She mentioned that she had X number of weeks left to get a...reactions3comments
The Dreaded C WordMy skin cancer journey began when I discovered a tiny, little, brown spot on the tip of my nose. It was so...reactions2comments
Good To Gripe About Efudex With Someone Who KnowsIt’s comforting to have an “Efudex buddy” who knows what I go through when I apply the chemotherapy cream to my skin...reactions2comments
How Ruminating Can Make You SufferI’m not sure what makes worry spike and then subside. It could be something I say to myself, or a few words...reactionscomments
Melanoma and AnxietyMelanoma gives me anxiety. In my worst moments, when I am stressed by other things or when I am tired, it really...reactionscomments
Tanning: A Girl's Lesson LearnedOnce upon a time, there was a young girl who liked the burn--she craved it, in fact. This same young girl believed...reactionscomments
When a Melanoma Death Hits a NerveAfter years of being divorced and single, and going on many bad dates, I finally met a nice guy. He’s tall, intelligent...reactions2comments
Skin Cancer and Your PetsThere’s no doubt that many of us think of pets as members of our family. Did you realize that your pet can...reactionscomments
Assembling Your Best Healthcare TeamOne of the first steps in managing your skin cancer is assembling the best healthcare team for you. Having the support of...reactionscomments
A Friend Died...AgainIt’s March 1, 2019. My friend died of cancer…again. This is not the first time, nor the second. In the midst of...reactions7comments
Bug Bite, or Skin Cancer?I’ve had skin cancer for so long that it’s become a way of life for me. Every day I catch myself doing...reactions6comments
When Your Husband Has Skin Cancer: An InterviewIn 2017, my dad was diagnosed with melanoma on his shoulder. I remember that my parents told me casually, but my heart...reactionscomments
Practicing Self Care on a BudgetLast week, we defined and described the importance of self-care, and gave some examples of how you can practice it in your...reactionscomments
Made it in the Shade? Sunglass ProtectionNothing says “cool” like a great pair of shades. In Southern California, where I grew up, picking out a good pair of...reactionscomments
