Pill Story: These Two Should TalkOne of my daily medications puts me at greater risk for skin cancer, and another is supposed to decrease my risk. The...reactionscomments
Why Is Self-Care Important and How Can We Practice It?Self-care has been an ever-evolving concept in our world for decades. Originally, the World Health Organization defined self-care in the 1980’s as...reactionscomments
Clouds Hanging Over My Sunny Days?A comment I hear frequently from people newly diagnosed with skin cancer is that they’re worried they’ll never be able to be...reactions1comment
The Drip, Drip, Drip of Skin CancerThe feeling when I head to the dermatologist is usually a level below apprehension but above mere curiosity. What will she find...reactions9comments
Sunscreen vs. Suntan Lotion: No ContestIt’s here again! Spring came! Along with it came the burning desire (no pun intended) to seek out the sun’s rays while...reactionscomments
CapHat ReviewSpring is upon us. I live in Buffalo, NY, where everyone packs nearly every outdoor activity into just a few of the...reactionscomments
Sunscreen, What Does It Mean?Go to your local pharmacy and pick up a bottle of sunscreen. Do you have your secret decoder ring? Do you have...reactions2comments
New FDA Regulations For SunscreenYes, you can still wear the sunscreen you have in your cabinet. In fact, you SHOULD still wear the sunscreen you have...reactionscomments
Times We've Felt Shamed For Not TanningWe recently shared Erin's video about tanning pressures on Facebook. She discusses being called names, tanning to fit in, and finally breaking...reactionscomments
Melanoma, Finally Some Good News!Sigh...it does get discouraging at times. When I read about another person with melanoma or a friend has it, or when I...reactionscomments
How To Be Kind To YourselfEver look at yourself in the mirror and think your face doesn’t look so great? Or look down at areas of your...reactions1comment
Skin Cancer Anxieties: Financial StressIn this series, we discuss causes of anxiety for those facing physical illness like skin cancer and its side effects. Phrases in...reactionscomments
Melanoma and Mental HealthCompassion fatigue is defined as “a state of exhaustion and dysfunction – biologically, psychologically, and socially – as a result of prolonged...reactionscomments
How To Not Beat Yourself Up (Part 1)If you’ve ever been too hard on yourself, you’re not alone. When it comes to skin cancer, this can manifest as, “I...reactionscomments
Cancer and Children: Finding the WordsChildhood is a time of questioning, discovery, and learning. The years from birth to young adulthood are filled with limitless curiosities, and...reactionscomments
Efudex And The TeacherEfudex users are as diverse as the side effects produced by this powerful topical chemotherapy. From twenty-somethings to men and women in...reactions3comments
To Play, Or Not To Play, In The Full Sun?We are women of a certain age. We are not playing tennis for the big bucks. Yet some players get particular about...reactionscomments
Baby Boomer Men, Meds, and the MoonOur parents and grandparents stormed the beaches of Normandy and helped put a man on the moon. Our brothers remember when Jackie...reactionscomments
Looking Out For Number OneI’ve said this before, and I’m pretty sure I’ll be saying it again. Listen up, friends, because this is important for you...reactionscomments
Tips To Quit Smoking For A Healthier YouDid you know that people who smoke have a higher chance of dying from melanoma? Many of us know that quitting smoking...reactionscomments
