Why Don't We Treat Melanoma with SRT?Radiation therapists like me claim that "superficial radiation therapy for the treatment of non-melanoma skin cancers," but why just non-melanoma? What about...reactions1comment
New Year’s Skin Cancer ResolutionsIt’s that time of the year again! We are setting goals, we are going to eat better, exercise, read books, go for...reactions2comments
Captaining an Emotional ShipStanding near midfield during pre-game warm-ups, I took in the sights and sounds of Liberty Bowl Memorial Stadium in Midtown Memphis. Soon...reactions5comments
What's Heat Got to Do With It?It’s been unreasonably and, I’ll just say it, unseasonably warm in my area of Tennessee this winter. We are talking about 70...reactionscomments
Community Views: AnesthesiaWe recently published an article detailing one advocate's experiences with anesthesia, and its use during skin cancer surgeries and related procedures (which...reactions9comments
"Shut Up About the Sun!"“Shut up about the Sun! SHUT UP about the SUN!” If you know, you know, right? This is an iconic quote by...reactions2comments
Holiday Shopping and Skin CareIt’s that time of the year, with long lines, traffic, and package delivery vans on every street corner. It’s the holidays! People...reactionscomments
Another Skin Cancer?My six-month checkup with my dermatologist is in a few weeks. For the past four months or so, I have been feeling...reactions7comments
Game Changer: Stage II Melanoma Treatment OptionEarlier this month, pharmaceutical company Merck announced FDA approval of its immunotherapy drug, Keytruda (pembrolizumab), as a treatment option for Stage IIB...reactions2comments
Good Riddance to PrednisoneAs a nudge by nature and a reporter by training, I’m good at asking the same question in different ways until I...reactions8comments
UVA and UVB: Skin Cancer’s Tag TeamThanks to increasing advocacy efforts and the use of social media, we are all becoming more educated on the ways the sun...reactions8comments
So Many People Are Tan, Even Though It’s November!I was in a store the other day, a store that is typically frequented by more women than men, and I noticed...reactions1comment
Osteoporosis, Vitamin D, and Skin Care“I don’t want to have vitamin D deficiency so I just skip sunscreen altogether.” I wish that I had a nickel for...reactions6comments
It's Always the Quiet Ones, Isn't It?Advocating for sun safe practices isn’t easy. If you have tried to convince family and friends to wear sunscreen, stop tanning, and...reactions2comments
Can you use SRT on a...?In the last few years, I have treated over 900 skin cancers. Just like each patient is different, so is each skin...reactions2comments
Is Skin Cancer More Prevalent in Florida?Most of us know how dangerous skin cancer is. And while you might think that the southern states have the highest rate...reactions2comments
Skin Cancer Awareness and Making a Difference in the CommunityA while ago, I attended a movie called A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood starring Tom Hanks and Matthew Rhys. It was...reactions2comments
What Is Acral Melanoma?Acral lentiginous melanoma (ALM) is a rare type of skin cancer that makes up about 2 to 3 percent of melanomas. It...reactions1comment
Teamwork Makes the Dream Work: Finding Your Medical Team"Teamwork makes the dream work!" I don’t know how many times I have heard that phrase in many different industries and organizations...reactions1comment
Infrared Saunas and Skin Cancer: What Are the Links?In recent years, infrared saunas have become increasingly popular for their detoxifying and relaxing benefits. According to some, infrared saunas can improve...reactionscomments
