Good Ways, and Bad Ways, for Doctors to Leave a PracticeWhen the envelope from one of my dermatologists came in the mail, I wondered if it was the results from a test...reactionscomments
Dermatologist Dilemma – Time to Change?Some of us get skin checks once a year. Some of us go every six months. Some of us go every three...reactions15comments
Tips for Choosing the Best Plastic SurgeonPeople diagnosed with skin cancer often find it is on their face. This can be scary, because you wonder if you’ll be...reactions3comments
Skin Cancer, A Traumatic JourneySkin cancer is traumatic. For years I have been listening to our community. I have been hearing your stories. I have been...reactions6comments
No More Living Scared: My Skin Cancer ManifestoWorry is exhausting. When I say “exhausting,” I mean it will suck the very life from your body and leave you physically...reactionscomments
Helpful Support ResourcesMy cancer journey has felt like a mental, physical, and emotional battle. I am always looking for additional support resources to assist...reactionscomments
Participation Not Requested, Thanks to No Skin Cancer!I recently received an email informing me of an upcoming focus group related to skin cancer and asking if I would be...reactions1comment
A Little Bit of Knowledge Both Good and BadWhile it’s good to know about signs of skin cancer, sometimes a little bit of knowledge can be worse than no knowledge...reactions4comments
If I’ve Never Had Skin Cancer, Why Should I Worry?Having had skin cancer twice doesn’t make me an expert. Yet, I often hear friends say, “If I’ve never had skin cancer...reactions1comment
How to Talk to Others about Skin Cancer“Put him against the car, cuff him, and stick him in the unmarked squad car.” Those were the director’s words to me...reactions7comments
A Skin Cancer Diagnosis: Walking in DenialI was first diagnosed with skin cancer in June 2018. A that time, I took the ostrich with its head in the...reactions26comments
Resolutions for the New Year--Skin Cancer StyleWe can’t stop it…the new year is here. You don’t have to pay very close attention to notice resolution banter all around...reactions9comments
Maintaining Sun Protective Habits for LifeWhen I was first diagnosed with melanoma, sun protection was the only thing on my mind. At that moment I re-prioritized my...reactions1comment
Skin Cancer and My MortalityI recently saw a forum online that asked the question of “What Song Will Be Your Funeral Song?” This question may initially...reactions1comment
Ringing the Bell—A Personal Reflection“After today’s treatment, you’re finished.” My oncologist paused, a smile on his face. For a moment, I thought I misunderstood him. Finished?...reactions3comments
The Search for the Perfect Shirt ContinuesSaucony, a company known for its running shoes, also makes good running shirts. One of my favorite pieces of clothing is a...reactionscomments
Talking With Friends About Skin CancerThe other night, I sat with a group of fairly new friends for supper and a discussion of life and faith as...reactions2comments
What’s the Worst That Can Happen?Many people with skin cancer feel like others think it’s no big deal. We have all heard how, if you get any...reactionscomments
Visit Notes, Instructions, in DisarrayIn looking for my printed notes for a story I’m working on, I found, on a chair: one sock, one old dog...reactionscomments
Vitamin D and People With Skin Cancer: The Pharmacist's PerspectiveI come from a family of pharmacists. My father, my oldest brother, and my oldest brother’s wife are all pharmacists. I am...reactionscomments
