New Year, New You! 8 Ready-Made ResolutionsOut with the old and in with the new--that’s what they say, isn’t it? Another new year is right around the corner...reactions4comments
Skin Cancer--No Discrimination HereFair-haired and green-eyed, I was a prime candidate for developing skin cancer, and I did. Since having a malignant melanoma removed in...reactions3comments
My Christmas Wish ListWhen I was a kid, my Christmas wish list was mainly for toys I thought I just had to have. See it...reactionscomments
Not My Daughter's Skin CancerI’ve been taking this whole skin cancer thing personally. It’s not that I have been dwelling or feeling sorry for myself, but...reactionscomments
Pass the Orange VegetablesTomorrow is Thanksgiving. You know the drill. Food, football, family, fun, it’s a time to celebrate. Lots to eat, to watch, there’s...reactionscomments
Tell Your Story!Lung cancer. Breast cancer. Prostate cancer. Colorectal cancer. Bladder cancer. Cancers of the blood. All of these are cancers that many people...reactionscomments
Fall Sun ProtectionIt’s late in the 3rd quarter on a Saturday afternoon game and you have been sitting in direct sunlight for hours and...reactions2comments
Living with Efudex: The Price of TanningEfudex is an integral part of many skin cancer patients' lives. Many of those who have been introduced to it know well...reactionscomments
Thankful for Skin Cancer?Although being thankful can (and should) be practiced year around, Thanksgiving is an especially good time for people to count their blessings...reactions4comments
What Can Giving Back Give You?Giving can seem like a one way street. We let go of something that belongs to us - often my money or...reactions2comments
What Is Immunotherapy?If you have been paying any attention to cancer news in the last few years, you've probably heard a few prominent things...reactionscomments
Sunscreen TipsSunscreen, yuck!! Very few things make my skin crawl like it, literally. I do not like it at all. Don’t get me...reactionscomments
Tanners: Who's to Say We Deserved It?Whether you seek advice for your particular skin cancer, want tips for coping with anxiety, or seek to share your experiences, the...reactions2comments
Progress on Prevention and New Areas of FocusIn 2014, the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) released an infographic that showed one in three white women in the 16 to...reactionscomments
Community Thoughts: Age of DiagnosisIf there’s one thing we absolutely love, it’s hearing from our community! In September, we took to Facebook to find out who...reactionscomments
Off to Albany for Skin Cancer AdvocacyDuring the summer of 2012 I worked part time for the American Cancer Society (ACS) while I was pursuing my Master’s Degree...reactionscomments
"Fall"ing into Sun Protection: #SPF365Temperatures are dropping, leaves are falling, and we have begun our annual closet dig for sweaters, long-sleeved shirts, and boots. Some of...reactionscomments
Proceed With CautionThis past weekend, I went to Talladega. My daughter had told me she really, really wanted to go and it happened to...reactionscomments
Close and PersonalSince I was first aware of melanoma it has always been my moles that I have viewed as the enemy. Watching and...reactionscomments
Dear Younger, Sun-Loving MeThere are many things I wish I knew when I was younger, before I had skin cancer. Here is the list of...reactionscomments