Just Skin CancerI was guilty of it myself--saying it was “just skin cancer.” Cancer was lung cancer, breast cancer, and ovarian cancer. It was...reactionscomments
Dealing with My ScarsI had my first surgical procedure in 1988, which left a large, unclosed wound on my forearm. Since that time, I had...reactions2comments
19 and Diagnosed: Anna Keyes StoryIf I've learned anything, it's that timing truly is everything. My roommate sophomore year of college was in charge of our campus...reactions2comments
Will Anybody Listen or Care?Nearly 30 years ago I was diagnosed with malignant melanoma. That was a very difficult time. I had a large portion of...reactionscomments
What's So Bad About Tanning Beds?Let’s talk a bit about skin cancer and tanning beds. They’re awesome, right? You can get a tan so much faster in...reactionscomments
Efudex and Me: The Cold, Hard TruthIn 2007, I was diagnosed with melanoma upon removal of a suspicious spot on my left upper arm. The following years saw...reactions10comments
Lesser Known Skin Cancers: Cutaneous T-Cell LymphomaCutaneous T-cell lymphoma is a non-Hodgkin lymphoma that occurs when the white blood cells called T-cells grow and multiply uncontrollably. Although cutaneous...reactions2comments
Finding a Good DermatologistIn my experience, one of the most important decisions one can make about skin care is the choice of a dermatologist. This...reactionscomments
Keeping a Skin Cancer Body MapVisiting a dermatologist regularly to receive a full body exam is a common skin cancer prevention tip. However, often visits are yearly...reactions2comments
Tips From Friends About UV ProtectionI posted an article about my recent experience with getting a sunburn after a diagnosis of skin cancer, and I asked for...reactionscomments
Sweet SummertimeSweet, sweet summertime... the season of extra hours of sunshine in the day, warmer temperatures that beckon pool days or lazy days...reactionscomments
Does Anxiety Evolve?The topic of anxiety comes up frequently amongst melanoma patients: What we do to overcome the waves of fear; how we share...reactionscomments
Dealing with Skin Cancer ScarsWe asked our contributors for tips and suggestions on how they deal with their scars after various skin cancer treatments and surgeries...reactions5comments
My Mohs Surgery: Part 2This post picks up from the point in my skin cancer Mohs surgery day after I was informed that the surgeon would...reactionscomments
Avoiding Skin Cancer in SummerIt is summertime - school is out, kids' sports are dominating weekends, and you are looking forward to that well-deserved week down...reactionscomments
UV Protection TipsMost information about UV protection is widely disseminated and includes the below tips from The Skin Cancer Foundation. Lesser known factors that...reactionscomments
The Glorious (Pale) Days of SummerIt’s officially summer, and I’m not tan. Nor will I be tan by the middle of summer, nor at the end of...reactions1comment
The Day Before Mohs SurgeryI am having Mohs surgery tomorrow morning to remove a basal cell carcinoma on my face, near my right eyebrow. I scheduled...reactions34comments
Changing the Way We Communicate!Many years ago if you were ill you visited your GP or doctor as the first point of call. Now the tables...reactionscomments
Playa JacoIt was about 2:30 in the afternoon. There were palm trees and tropical birds. The two-hour ride from San Jose was scenic...reactionscomments
