My Last Dermatology Appointment Grade: C+Recently, I visited my dermatologist about a scaly patch of skin on my scalp. I was originally going to have to wait...reactionscomments
Me: The SequelDuring the monthlong gap between summer school and the regular school year, I put a lot of effort into doing very little...reactions1comment
Radiation Treatment: Is It the Same for All Cancers?When you hear the word “radiation,” you might think of a big, scary machine that delivers large doses of radioactive energy. Or...reactionscomments
Telling Loved Ones About Your Cancer DiagnosisAfter getting news of a serious illness like cancer, you will likely turn to family and friends for support. Here are some...reactionscomments
You Have Been Diagnosed With Melanoma: Now What?In the summer of 1988, I was attending a pool party at my then-girlfriend’s house in Whitter, California. As I was lounging...reactionscomments
Healing After Photodynamic Therapy (PDT)As I sit down to write about why you shouldn’t pick at your skin or peel it after photodynamic therapy, or PDT...reactionscomments
When People Want to Dictate Your Skin Cancer JourneyUsing social media means sometimes getting unwanted advice. But what do you do when people want to dictate your skin cancer journey?...reactionscomments
Subcutaneous Oncology TreatmentSubcutaneous oncology treatment involves giving cancer-fighting drugs under the skin. This treatment method uses a small needle to inject medicine into the...reactionscomments
The Lotion Woman, That's MeGuillermo del Toro has a fascinating series called Cabinet of Curiosities. Within its short run of 8 episodes, there exists a character...reactions4comments
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...reactions1comment
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...reactions5comments
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...reactions3comments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactions6comments
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...reactions4comments
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...reactions7comments
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...reactions4comments
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...reactions1comment
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...reactions1comment
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...reactions7comments
