A Skincare Routine That Works For YouWe all know that the best way to protect yourself against sun damage and skin cancer is prevention. Wearing sunscreen should be...reactionscomments
Vacations and Skin CancerEveryone loves a vacation, right? But whether you're sailing to a country in the Caribbean, skiing the slopes at Vail, or simply...reactionscomments
Confessions Of A Sunscreen SlackerThe winter of 2019 has been a doozy-no doubt about it. The state of Tennessee was no wallflower during the party of...reactionscomments
Cutless BiopsiesTechnology advances have made it possible to detect some cancers without a traditional biopsy; a start-up company in California is potentially making...reactionscomments
Two Doctors For Two Diseases Of The SkinIt might seem odd to have back-to-back appointments with two dermatologists in the same office, but it’s better than making two trips...reactionscomments
In A Nightmare, Going Without SunscreenStrange but true, I had a nightmare about sunscreen. I was on vacation in a tropical location, and I forgot to pack...reactions1comment
Winter Sun ProtectionOh the weather outside is frightful But the fire is so delightful And since we've no place to go Let It Snow!...reactionscomments
Working on a Kibbutz, Wrecking My SkinWhen a friend shared a photo taken of himself in Israel a long time ago, I found a photo of me when...reactionscomments
My Anxiety DreamsIt’s not my fault that I go to so many doctors’ appointments. I go from one to the other as a result...reactionscomments
Recurrence Rates and Risks by Skin Cancer TypeAfter a diagnosis of skin cancer, a person’s risk of having another skin cancer – called a recurrence – is increased. The...reactionscomments
Slip Slop Slap: Spreading The Word About Sun ProtectionEver since my brush with malignant melanoma, I’ve become rather evangelical about sun care. The easiest way I’ve found to spread the...reactionscomments
Knowing Better But Still Picking At My SkinDon’t try this at home. Look at a tiny black spot on your skin and say, “Hmmm, this could be melanoma. But...reactionscomments
Pregnancy and MelanomaI remember the first time my wife was pregnant. It was an amazing time for us. We worked on the nursery and...reactionscomments
Smartphones and the Sun?I have to admit that I was not the first person in my community to get a smartphone, nor the first person...reactionscomments
Starting Conversations: Getting Your Ducks in a RowTalking about the end of our life can feel taboo, but the fact is we will all be in that stage of...reactionscomments
SPF, the Military's Best DefenseMy wife, Kathy, grew up in a military home. Her dad was a full colonel in the United States Army and was...reactionscomments
Skin Cancer Anxieties: Loss and ProgressionIn this series, we discuss causes of anxiety for those facing physical illness and its side effects. Phrases in bold are the...reactionscomments
Marcia, Marcia, MarciaI think I'll go for a walk outside now the summer sun's callin my name (I hear ya now) I just can't...reactionscomments
Times When I Felt Silly, Oh So SillyHave you ever been annoyed by a sock that keeps slipping into your shoe? The thing that happens when the elastic has...reactionscomments
What is a Living Will?The word “will” can seem loaded when mentioned in casual conversation, and it might seem morbid to talk about or even unnecessary...reactionscomments
