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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactions69comments
The Melanoma MomParenting with melanoma knocked on my door in 2007. I had unwittingly invited it into my life over the years through my...reactions1comment
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...reactions2comments
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...reactions1comment
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...reactions1comment
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...reactions4comments
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...reactions2comments
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?...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactions192comments
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...reactions1comment
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...reactionscomments
What's A Minor Skin Cancer Surgery Like?I had my first battle with skin cancer over twenty years ago. I’ve had more than a few since then; during my...reactionscomments
2 Years NED, Still Not RelievedBeing a survivor is hard work. You expect this overwhelming relief when the surgeons finally get it all. You anticipate that day...reactionscomments
I'm A Survivor?Survivor. What a beautiful, powerful, strong word. The word ‘survivor’ to me has always made me think of someone who has overcome...reactions2comments
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
My Journey with Efudex in PhotosFront Range Dermatology Associates provided me a list of instructions for applying Efudex and hints for aftercare. In addition, their information sheet...reactions79comments
The Blame GameI recently had a small area of basal cell carcinoma removed. It was the first cancerous area that I’ve had in almost...reactions3comments
