Portrait of a MelanomaI have been teaching since 1997, and this is my fall portrait from 2002. There are many things going on here–many, many...reactions4comments
What if You’re Not Happy with Your Post-Skin Cancer Surgery Look?Those who have Mohs surgery on their face often get some form of plastic surgery after they’re done. This is to minimize...reactions1comment
Is Radiation Safe?Radiation therapy is a standard treatment for many forms of cancer and is becoming increasingly popular for skin cancer treatment. Doses of radiation...reactions3comments
AcceptanceHideous…The mirror is ruthlessMy image is a scarred version of what once wasA jagged tattoo across my faceFrozen into a frownReaching deep...reactions12comments
Having a Tan Doesn’t Make You HealthyTwo separate times this week, I have read a comment online of “that person would look better if they had a tan.”...reactionscomments
My Initial Skin Cancer Diagnosis: How I FeltI recently met a close friend, Rhonda, for coffee at Starbucks. We had been catching up for a few hours when, somewhat...reactions21comments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactions3comments
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...reactions11comments
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...reactions4comments
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...reactions1comment
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...reactionscomments
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...reactions17comments
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...reactions4comments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactions9comments
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...reactions4comments
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...reactions16comments
Two Year UpdateIn February 2021, I saw a dermatologist for the first time in my life to evaluate a lump that had been growing...reactions1comment
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...reactionscomments