Portrait of a MelanomaI have been teaching since 1997, and this is my fall portrait from 2002. There are many things going on here–many, many things. For starters, my necklace is inside my... By April Pulliam2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
What if You’re Not Happy with Your Post-Skin Cancer Surgery Look?Those who have Mohs surgery on their face often get some form of plastic surgery after they’re done. This is to minimize some scarring. But what if you’re not happy... By Kim Hill2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Is Radiation Safe?Radiation therapy is a standard treatment for many forms of cancer and is becoming increasingly popular for skin cancer treatment. Doses of radiation are carefully planned and delivered by professionals, like... By Rach the RTT2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
AcceptanceHideous…The mirror is ruthlessMy image is a scarred version of what once wasA jagged tattoo across my faceFrozen into a frownReaching deep into my inner selfSlowly sinking into a bottomless... By DeborahWesloh3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments12 comments
Having a Tan Doesn’t Make You HealthyTwo separate times this week, I have read a comment online of “that person would look better if they had a tan.” And on an article written by a dermatologist... By Judy Cloud2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
My Initial Skin Cancer Diagnosis: How I FeltI recently met a close friend, Rhonda, for coffee at Starbucks. We had been catching up for a few hours when, somewhat out of the blue, she asked, “How did... By Ashley Maddox2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments10 comments
In a Hurry, Mistakes I Make in Skin CareFewer Zoom meetings, more in-person gatherings, fewer evenings at home, more out, less walking, more driving, less television bingeing, and more live performances, I seem to live by the clock... By Scott Matheny2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Tips on Makeup and Skin CancerIf you love wearing makeup like me, and have had facial skin cancer, then you know that it is sometimes a struggle to find the right balance. On one hand... By Kim Hill2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
I Refuse to Let Skin Cancer Keep Me Down“I have new moles every week. Let’s light this candle.” “Are moles really that dangerous?” “Oh, yeah…they should just call them cancer dots.” This exchange is from Season 8 of... By April Pulliam2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments7 comments
Tanning Salon Commercials – Don’t Be Deceived!It is that time of year again. Last week, I heard for the first time this season a commercial for a tanning salon. It’s usually around mid to late February... By Judy Cloud2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
Continuing on My Self Love JourneyI was diagnosed with dermatofibrosarcoma protuberans (DFSP), a rare form of skin cancer, in February 2021. I had my first wide resection under local anesthesia in March 2021, and my... By Amber Kromah2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Awkward Skin Cancer Moments and How to Handle ThemIt was the first warm day of spring in the northeast and I made my way to Centerport, NY, to photograph my favorite bald eagle pair and their three eaglets... By Scott Matheny3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Does Skin Cancer Cause You Embarrassment?I recently read a story about a dancer who was embarrassed she had skin cancer. Does skin cancer cause you embarrassment, and if it does, what do you do? I’ve... By Kim Hill2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments7 comments
While Buying Watches, Talking Skin Cancer, Treatment, and PreventionThe more that people sing the praises of the Apple watch, the less I want one. “You can read your texts without looking for your phone, you can answer Dick... By Ronni Gordon3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
Fear Not: The Facts About RadiationIn my years as a radiation therapist, I have come across plenty of misleading information about radiation, including as a treatment for skin cancer. One of the best defenses against... By Rach the RTT3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Nervous About My Upcoming Skin CheckSkin checks cause anxiety for me in general. I see my dermatologist every six months for a full-body skin check, so I know if there is anything that needs treated... By Judy Cloud3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Skin Cancer: Why Me?I am on a skin cancer journey, and my first run-in with skin cancer was in June 2018. I had squamous cell carcinoma on my bottom lip, and it was... By Ashley Maddox3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
What I Learned From My Dog About My Skin Cancer JourneyTuesday was the worst day of my life and it had nothing to do with skin cancer, or did it? I lost one of my best friends a few days... By Scott Matheny2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments16 comments
Two Year UpdateIn February 2021, I saw a dermatologist for the first time in my life to evaluate a lump that had been growing for over 7 years at the site of... By Amber Kromah3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Love the Skin You're In This Valentine's DayFebruary is a rough time for many of us. Well, it actually starts right after the holidays, doesn’t it? One-half of the picked-over Christmas candy aisle is revamped and condensed... By April Pulliam2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments