A Melanoma Called WallyHis name was Wally. He was a small mole on my left forearm, two inches above my wrist. My husband Gareth had...3 min read
Melanoma – A Long and Winding RoadMy first melanoma diagnosis required a wide local excision on the tip of my nose (6/12/2018). Sadly, the margins were not clear,...6 min read
A Walk in the Park: My Stage 4 Melanoma JourneyOn Saturday, August 5th, my wife and I participated in our fifth annual Miles for Melanoma 5K held in Memphis, Tennessee. I...2 min read
What Is Immunotherapy?If you have been paying any attention to cancer news in the last few years, you've probably heard a few prominent things...3 min read
A Step in the Right Direction: Melanoma Rates Falling!Raising skin cancer awareness works. Let me say that again, because this is important. Raising skin cancer awareness WORKS. Know how I...2 min read
Melanoma and AnxietyMelanoma gives me anxiety. In my worst moments, when I am stressed by other things or when I am tired, it really...2 min read
Melanoma, A Spouse's PerspectiveI asked my wife, Kathy Matheny for her thoughts on being the spouse of a melanoma victor. Here is what she wrote...3 min read
From the Hunter to the HuntedWest Australian skin cancer nurse Kylie Laverty never imagined she would go from the skin cancer hunter to the hunted. In February...5 min read
When a Melanoma Death Hits a NerveAfter years of being divorced and single, and going on many bad dates, I finally met a nice guy. He’s tall, intelligent,...2 min read
