Living

Thirty years ago, I was diagnosed with malignant melanoma. Thirty years ago, my life changed. Thirty years ago, I changed my ways. Thirty years ago, I began a new journey...

Hearing that you have cancer for the first time can be incredibly overwhelming. In fact, many patients feel that they are in shock after hearing the news, and have difficulty...

The long Thanksgiving holiday was really good. My youngest daughter was home from college for five days, and she and I got to spend a lot of time together. My...

Our community on Facebook gave us a huge response when we asked who discovered their skin cancer. Now, we’re sharing the results. Didn’t get a chance to share on Facebook?...

I recently read an article in Women’s Health about the difficulty patients experience trying to get an appointment with a dermatologist, even patients who have found a suspicious growth/spot. The...

Once you’ve had a diagnosis of skin cancer – whether melanoma, basal cell carcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma, or another type of skin cancer – there is a chance of the...

If you’ve received a diagnosis of basal cell or squamous cell carcinoma, you know how important it is to be diligent about sun awareness and monitoring your skin. (I’m only...

After I was diagnosed and finished the battle, the next scariest thought was, “How do I explain to my next boyfriend that it may not be my last battle?” The...

Out with the old and in with the new--that’s what they say, isn’t it? Another new year is right around the corner. I feel that we all fall into one...

Fair-haired and green-eyed, I was a prime candidate for developing skin cancer, and I did. Since having a malignant melanoma removed in 2007, I have discovered that I am, by...

When I was a kid, my Christmas wish list was mainly for toys I thought I just had to have. See it on a commercial on television? I wanted it...

I’ve been taking this whole skin cancer thing personally. It’s not that I have been dwelling or feeling sorry for myself, but the last ten years have been about me...

Tomorrow is Thanksgiving. You know the drill. Food, football, family, fun, it’s a time to celebrate. Lots to eat, to watch, there’s a parade in NYC. A year ago I...

Lung cancer. Breast cancer. Prostate cancer. Colorectal cancer. Bladder cancer. Cancers of the blood. All of these are cancers that many people are familiar with. But skin cancer? Skin cancer...

It’s late in the 3rd quarter on a Saturday afternoon game and you have been sitting in direct sunlight for hours and you forgot your sunscreen (because it’s fall). You...

Efudex is an integral part of many skin cancer patients' lives. Many of those who have been introduced to it know well its side effects, the discomfort, and the ultimate...

Although being thankful can (and should) be practiced year around, Thanksgiving is an especially good time for people to count their blessings. One thing I am thankful for is my...

Giving can seem like a one way street. We let go of something that belongs to us - often my money or clothing or food - so that someone in...

If you have been paying any attention to cancer news in the last few years, you've probably heard a few prominent things. Joe Biden's cancer initiative in honor of his...

Sunscreen, yuck!! Very few things make my skin crawl like it, literally. I do not like it at all. Don’t get me wrong, it is better than it used to...