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
Living With: Interview with April PulliamOne of SkinCancer.net’s advocates, April Pulliam, is interviewed in the new Health Union podcast Living With. Diagnosed with melanoma in her early 30's, April...reactionscomments
My Current Challenge, Part 2It’s July 26, I now have five stitches on the upper part of my left arm. A few days ago a colleague...reactionscomments
Autumn Scenes and SunscreenAutumn is my favorite season. In my opinion, it’s hard to beat the still-warm days yet cooler nights of Fall. Every year...reactionscomments
Grammar and Sun Protection“Don’t forget to wear your sunscreen!" It seems that no matter how many times we say it, people somehow are not getting...reactionscomments
Young Women and The Risks of TanningWould you subject yourself to increase risk of an earlier death for a chance to look better for a limited amount of...reactionscomments
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
Protecting Eyes from the SunI have green eyes and have always felt sensitive to bright lights. Growing up in California always made me feel like I...reactions2comments
Melanoma, The Color-Blind KillerI am fair-skinned. I have known for decades that I am especially susceptible to skin damage and disease from exposure to the...reactionscomments
