Tumor Humor: Coping with Cancer With a (Twisted) Sense of Humor Part IIHopefully, you all enjoyed the last episode of “Tumor Humor!” I laughed so much writing my awkward (yet hilarious) cancer stories, I...reactionscomments
Survivorship Has Its PrivilegesWhat happens when you “beat cancer”? Survivorship is a tricky subject that can leave us with guilt and other mental and emotional...reactions4comments
Men and MelanomaMy grandfather was born in 1912. He served during World War II. He was a doctor and worked mostly inside an office...reactionscomments
Prescription Shampoo Works Better on Hair Than in ClosetI don’t know how long I’ve had the bottle of ketoconazole 2% shampoo laying around, but I know one thing for certain:...reactionscomments
To Cover or Not to Cover, Your Whole FaceWhen I went to meet my boyfriend for a bike ride, I did a double-take. He was standing at the corner, holding...reactionscomments
Getting in the Right Headspace: My Immunotherapy RoutineI am a big believer in mind over matter and through this whole process, I have been on a mission to remain...reactionscomments
Supporting a Family Member With CancerOne of the most important parts of any serious medical diagnosis is having the support of family and friends, however, if you...reactionscomments
Awareness, Education, ActionAs we drift through summer during these unprecedented times, I am still surprised by how much the general public doesn’t understand about...reactionscomments
Melanoma: It's More Than Just a Wacky MoleI remember when I was first diagnosed with melanoma back in 1988. I saw a dermatologist at the recommendation of a nurse...reactionscomments
Protecting Our Children - New RecommendationsWhat do you notice in the picture above? Yes, that’s a very cool convertible car with white wall tires. The homes look...reactionscomments
Tumor Humor: Coping With Cancer With a (Twisted) Sense of HumorI recently joined Stupid Cancer’s Digital Cancer Con and got to participate in some very excellent sessions for young adults with cancer...reactionscomments
How Not to Pack for a Vacation in Warm ClimatesAs usual, I overpacked. And on top of that, I didn’t choose well for my trip to California, where it was much...reactionscomments
Celebrating Good NewsSixteen. That is my estimate of how many skin checks I have had with a dermatologist over the last five years. And...reactions9comments
Why Tanning Culture Needs to ChangeHealthy glow vs. you look sick. Sun-kissed skin vs. are you a vampire? The list goes on when it comes to the...reactionscomments
Sunscreen: It's Not Always EasyChange is never easy. Whether you are making the move to a new city, beginning a new job, or starting a new...reactionscomments
Skin Check Checklist: The Hidden SpotsEven a good dermatologist or PA might forget some key spots! You can always be an advocate for yourself at the derm...reactions3comments
Are My Coworkers Really Competing for the Best Tan?I walked into the conference room at work a few months ago and noticed that two of my coworkers sitting around the...reactionscomments
Understanding UV Protection During UV Awareness MonthSummer is here, the weather is warming up even in the most northern parts, and the solstice has just passed, giving us...reactions1comment
Childhood Trauma and Skin CancerWarning: May contain triggers for survivors of childhood sexual abuse. It was the fall of 1983. I had just put on my...reactions3comments
5 Things My Cancer Taught Me“A woman is like a teabag - you can't tell how strong she is until you put her in hot water.” –...reactionscomments
