"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 Gabe from The Office, and it’s spoken with...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 are traveling to some degree again and gift-giving...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 pretty happy because I hadn’t noticed anything on...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 or IIC melanoma patients. FDA approval came after...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 get an answer. Sometimes, truth be told, 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 can damage our skin. Having grown up without...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 something strange: even though it was near the...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 every time I have heard this. I could...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 stay out of the sun during peak hours...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 cancer site. I am a radiation therapist, and...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 of skin cancer, the findings might surprise you...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 a lovely tale of forgiveness and redemption as...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 is the least common type of melanoma. ALM...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. As the New York Jets (National Football League)...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 your complexion, blood circulation, and even help with...reactionscomments
Which Type of Anesthesia Will I Have for My Skin Cancer Surgery?If your doctor has told you that you will need surgery to remove your skin cancer, you will more than likely have several questions. One of those questions might be...reactions4comments
Pros and Cons of SRTEvery treatment has its own list of pros and cons. As the one providing the treatment, I may seem biased in favor of superficial radiation therapy as the best treatment...reactions6comments
Covering a Rash a Slippery SlopeIt’s probably safe to say that most people who have used or applied Tegaderm (a transparent film dressing) have not considered it smelly. For me, though, it has the faint...reactionscomments
Tough Conversations About Skin CancerRecently, some past Saturday Night Live comedy sketches have been invading my YouTube feed. One character has hit home with me: Debbie Downer. She is the death of the party...reactionscomments
Skincare Products and Efudex: If and When I Use ThemQuestions about Efudex are numerous. I have been using Efudex to treat actinic keratoses since 2014, and I have talked with dozens of patients during that time. We all seem...reactions9comments
