Research Makes a Difference with MelanomaI remember when I was first diagnosed with melanoma in June 1988. There were not many treatment options offered to me. Basically the only thing that I discussed with my...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Do People Care about Your Scars?I’ve had skin cancer and skin cancer surgery twice. Because of this, I have one kind of large scar under one eye, and a smaller scar below the other. Does...Reactions0reactionsComments4 comments
When the 'little Guys' (on Your Skin) Keep Coming BackTime to brush up on your Greek mythology, which, believe it or not, will tie into skin cancer treatment and prevention. Do you remember Sisyphus? The king of Ephyra (Corinth)...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Skin Cancer, Who's to Blame?Sometimes, I just want to assign blame. Oh, I know it’s not a particularly helpful thing to do. But, there are times when I want someone or something to take...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Should You Engage with Strangers about Skin Cancer?Recently, I was in a group on social media where someone asked about tanning while on a certain medication. Along with myself, a couple of people mentioned the dangers of...Reactions0reactionsComments6 comments
Skin Cancer Protection Following a Diagnosis: An Ultra-conservative ApproachEach of us has a different skin cancer story, and for this reason, skin protection following a skin cancer diagnosis is not a one-size-fits-all proposition. For me, skin cancer has...Reactions0reactionsComments4 comments
Making Sense of SunscreenFather’s Day is a big day for me now. It has turned into a gift giving day. It hasn’t always been this way, but lately as my children have gotten...Reactions0reactionsComments6 comments
My Best Beach Day EverI don’t go to the beach as much as I used to and I used to go a lot. I was literally born across the street from Newport Beach and spent...Reactions0reactionsComments4 comments
Facts about Indoor Tanning and Skin CancerWe’ve heard time and time again how dangerous it is with indoor tanning. But what are the facts about indoor tanning and skin cancer? Is it really that bad? Here...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Skin Cancer Made Me into One Sequel, That Is Better than the OriginalWarning: possible unpopular opinions ahead. That may be a little dramatic, but it’s true. I have never been a fan of sequels because they are never better than the original...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Skin Cancer: Does Time Heal All Wounds?We’ve all heard the often-quoted saying, “Time heals all wounds.” But, does time heal all of our skin cancer wounds? I was first diagnosed with skin cancer in June 2018...Reactions0reactionsComments7 comments
What to Expect at a Skin Cancer ScreeningIf you’re like me, you hate going to the doctor. But skin cancer screenings are important, especially if you have had it in the past, have a family history of...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
How Often Should I See My Dermatologist?My dermatologist said to me, “Well, it looks like we got all the skin cancer out. Those melanomas are tricky, but as you know, we took out a lot of...Reactions0reactionsComments5 comments
Anticipating Questions at the Dermatologist's Office: Theirs and YoursIf you see a dermatologist regularly, you know the importance of the back-and-forth with your doctor. Because you are there to talk about changes in your skin, you have a...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Minimizing Skin CancerI was first diagnosed with skin cancer in June 2018. Since that time, I have come to see that there are many unpleasant, difficult parts of living your life on...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
September Suns: The Good and the BadThe September sun bathes me in a certain kind of warmth. It reminds me of two great things and one thing that seemed good at the time but, in hindsight...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
The Changing Skin Cancer LifestyleI think about skin cancer all the time. It now has become a lifestyle. It affects every part of my life. It affects what I wear, where I go, when I...Reactions0reactionsComments3 comments
Do Your Research and Wear SunscreenI recently read about a celebrity who uses Botox, but won’t use sunscreen on her family because in her words, “It’s unnatural.” Now keep in mind, I have no issue...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Preventing Skin Cancer in ChildrenYour children are what you live for, and protecting them from harm is of the utmost importance. When it comes to skin cancer, there are things you can do to...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Skin Cancer, My Five Biggest MistakesIn the film and television industry, we have blooper reels. These are a compilation of the errors made on set during filming. They range from actors forgetting their lines, props...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments