Emily Hayward's Story: Changing the Way We Look at Skin CancerIf the pandemic has provided us with nothing else, it’s given us time. I’ve wavered back and forth with using that time...reactions2comments
5 Reasons Why We Love This CommunityAs Valentine's Day approaches, we're thinking of all the reasons why we love this community. I always like the "how long have...reactionscomments
The Blessing of a Good Support SystemYou may have heard that having a good support system is key when you’re battling a health condition. I have heard it...reactionscomments
The Importance of the Messages We HearOver the course of my life, I have heard people comment that the messages you allow yourself to hear have a great...reactions7comments
We Don’t Talk Enough About SurvivorshipBecoming a stage IV melanoma survivor this past year has taught me a lot of things. Having about 6 months of survivorship...reactions2comments
Is Metastatic Melanoma Skin Cancer?We’re in the middle of skin cancer awareness and melanoma awareness month. Someone asked me the other day if I considered them...reactions2comments
Talking to Family and Friends About Skin CancerSkin cancer can be tricky to bring up. When we talk about skin cancer, too often it feels like loved ones react...reactionscomments
I Wrote a Love Letter to My SunscreenI had tried many sunscreens on my face before finding my current sunscreen, and I wasn’t happy with any of them, because...reactionscomments
A Little Help From My FriendHaving melanoma can be lonely. Very few people in my daily life have had any serious health concerns. Most don’t know much...reactionscomments
Efudex: Treating Your ChestEfudex is a topical chemotherapy used to treat actinic keratosis. The cream, also known as fluorouracil, works to rid the skin of...reactions16comments
More Than Meets the EyeInspect, evaluate, determine: these are words that come to mind when self-checking for melanoma. Look for asymmetry, jagged borders, color changes, large...reactionscomments
Assembling Your Best Healthcare TeamOne of the first steps in managing your skin cancer is assembling the best healthcare team for you. Having the support of...reactionscomments
Lotions and Potions and Creams, Oh MyThe tube of ointment would have been in better shape if it had a cap that fit. I had been carrying it...reactionscomments
Skin Cancer, from a Dermatologist's Perspective (Introducing Dr. Emily Keller)I’m going to say this upfront – I love my dermatologist. I think having a good doctor-patient relationship is extremely beneficial in...reactionscomments
My Melanoma Experience: A Look BackIn 1988, I was diagnosed with melanoma. I had just returned from a year of working in London right after finishing my...reactionscomments
Sports and SPF Clothing: Too Darn HotOn a hot sunny day, getting dressed for tennis is like getting dressed for a snowstorm: I cover almost every area except...reactions2comments
The Basics of Skin CancerSome of us have had skin cancer for a long time. We may have lost count of the number of skin cancer...reactions1comment
Self-tanners, Hypocrisy, and MeIt’s really getting to me. I am struggling to describe the way I feel lately. Being able to label my feelings is...reactions2comments
World Cancer Day 2021: What We Wish Others KnewOver the years, we have had countless conversations in our community about what we wish people knew about life with cancer. We...reactionscomments
Tattoos and Skin CancerI don't have any tattoos, but I know plenty of people who do. Some are tiny and single-colored. Others are described as...reactions1comment
