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. I was helping the organization in its Making... By Scott Matheny3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
"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 us have, albeit begrudgingly, put away our flip-flops... By April Pulliam2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Proceed With CautionThis past weekend, I went to Talladega. My daughter had told me she really, really wanted to go and it happened to be during her Fall Break from college, so... By Judy Cloud3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Close and PersonalSince I was first aware of melanoma it has always been my moles that I have viewed as the enemy. Watching and scrutinizing them for any change. Whilst many people’s... By ImogenC4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
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 things I'd go back and tell my younger... By Judy Cloud4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Living with Survivor's GuiltYou did it. You survived this battle. You have the scars to prove it, the battle wounds. But what happens, when that's not all you leave the hospital with? Survivor's... By annakeyes2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments5 comments
Skin Cancer Prevention: Add These Foods to Your DietIf you’ve had skin cancer, or if you’re at high risk for developing it, you may be focused on following good sun habits, reducing your exposure to harmful UV rays... By Emily Downward3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Sun Awareness Is a Year Around JobWe all know to wear our sunscreen in the summer and practice good sun habits, but what about during the other seasons of the year? The answer is, being sun... By Judy Cloud2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
It's Only Skin CancerI recently read a post where some members of our community felt the sting of having others minimize their skin cancer experience because they did not go through chemotherapy. Some... By Scott Matheny2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments69 comments
The Melanoma MomParenting with melanoma knocked on my door in 2007. I had unwittingly invited it into my life over the years through my heated desire to tan my pale, freckled skin... By April Pulliam3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
A Word to Families and FriendsYou know the drill. “Do you have sunscreen on?” “You know that could be a bad mole?” “Did you reapply?” “You’re going to the beach all day?” We ask a... By Scott Matheny2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Now You See It, Now You Don'tMany people spend an inordinate amount of time on hair, nails, and even wardrobes. Not enough, however, spend time on their skin beyond choosing lotions or products to reduce the... By April Pulliam3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
A Great Doctor-Patient Relationship....It Can Be a Beautiful Thing“You were snoring.” I'll never forget hearing those words from my doctor. He chuckled as he said them. Did I mention this conversation took place mid-surgery, when I was supposed... By Judy Cloud2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Skin Protection Fatigue, The New SPFUgh, you know the drill. Put on sunscreen, reapply. Where’s my hat? We’re riding in a convertible? They chose Miami Beach for the convention? Every day, every month, you’re vigilant... By Scott Matheny2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments4 comments
The Top, Top TenThere’s certainly no lacking of Top 10 lists. Top 10 Classic Rock Songs of All Time. Top 10 Bizarre Phobias People Suffer From. Midway through that particular list (from Listverse.com)... By Judy Cloud3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Let's Talk NumbersNumbers have never really been my thing. My least favorite classes in high school and college were classes relating to numbers. Math? I’d rather not. Accounting? Please just let me... By Judy Cloud2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Talking With Your ChildrenMy children are both now in college. They have known about my skin cancer their entire lives. They have seen my scars. They know the regimen that I must follow... By Scott Matheny2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Tips for Efudex UsersEfudex, or fluorouracil, has been an important part of my life for the last four years. Efudex, also known as Efudix, is one of several topical medications used by skin... By April Pulliam5 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments187 comments
The Power of a Phone Call3 rings. That's all it took before I answered the contact-less, but familiar, number on my phone. The woman on the other side seemed calm and unfazed as she broke... By annakeyes3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
How Marti Saved Me: My Melanoma StoryI made what could have been the simplest but most important decision of my life in 2007. A quick phone call, a few brief words, and I decided I was... By April Pulliam5 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments