Skin Cancer and ExerciseI love to exercise. I lost over 70 pounds in 2016-2017 through changing my diet and walking. I started tracking my steps and made sure that I reached my 10,000...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Standing up by Walking Away From Tanning Salons--Making Skin Cancer Awareness a Real PriorityMay is a pretty important month for me. Most people who know I am an elementary teacher would say it’s because our standardized tests are taking place. Others might say...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Words from Dr. Wiese: What Is a Dermascope?Dr. Ben Wiese explains how dermatologists and skin cancer physicians use dermascopes, or dermatoscopes, in their examinations of their patients. A dermascope is a handheld instrument that is often used...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
5 Things You NEED to Know about SRTAs a radiation therapist, I hear many misconceptions about what superficial radiation therapy (SRT) is and what it can do. Absolutely not. You are not radioactive from receiving radiation therapy...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
What Are Digital Therapeutics?Digital therapeutics (DTx) first entered clinical discussions in the 1990s. The idea was that technology could improve healthcare access. It could help overcome barriers of location, time, and resources. This...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
The Positive Impacts Melanoma Has Had On My LifeSkin cancer, or any cancer for that matter, can be a terrifying diagnosis. For me personally, my melanoma diagnosis has been terrifying at times. However, it's also had some extremely...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
To Filter or Not to FilterIn the age of technology, filtered photos on social media are a way of life for some. But what about the regular people who just want to show their faces...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Do Higher SPF Products Offer More Protection?It's true that most people think that higher SPF sunscreens offer more sun protection, but this assumption isn't entirely true! The answer to the question, “Does a sunscreen with high...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Enter to Win: Awareness Month 2021 Tote Bag Giveaway- Now Closed!This Skin Cancer Awareness Month, we are sending a tote bag to 2 lucky winners! Promote awareness while carrying all your sun-safe essentials! Looking to enter our 2021 Skin Cancer...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
May Is Skin Cancer and Melanoma Awareness MonthMay 2021 marks Skin Cancer and Melanoma Awareness Month. This year, we are all about making your voice heard. While sharing your story can be an empowering way to spread...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
I Got It Where? Unusual Places for Skin CancerMost of us realize that skin cancer appears on places where UV rays caused damage. Many get skin cancer on their face, neck, ears, legs, and hands. And while you...Reactions0reactionsComments5 comments
No, You Don’t Need a Tan to Look Good“You need a tan,” were words spoken to my three-month-old granddaughter by her dad. I gave him a look that kills, and he responded that he was just kidding. He...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Misleading Sun Protection Facts: True or False?Information can spread quickly – regardless of whether it’s actually true or not. Because of this, it’s important to take a moment to verify certain statements before you take them...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
National Healthy Skin Month 2021 Giveaway Terms and ConditionsOfficial Rules, Terms and Conditions for the National Healthy Skin Month 2021 Giveaway NO PURCHASE NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN. A PURCHASE DOES NOT INCREASE YOUR CHANCES OF WINNING. VOID...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
What Happens to Your Skin When You Skip Sunscreen?Who doesn’t love to spend time outdoors during the summers? For most of us, the summer season is a wonderful time of the year to unwind on the porch, enjoy...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
My Experience With Facial Mohs SurgeryEven though I’ve had skin cancer since 1995 and have had numerous surgeries and procedures, I’ve had only one Mohs surgery and I was nervous. I was nervous to have...Reactions0reactionsComments14 comments
SPF in Tanning Accelerators: Dangerous Double-TalkThere are some mixed messages regarding sun protection floating around out there, and it’s incredibly frustrating. As I search for sunscreens online, I see more and more ads on Facebook...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Coping with Actinic KeratosisA trip to the dermatologist is always an adventure for me even in the best of times. I never quite know what new term or phrase is going to be...Reactions0reactionsComments7 comments
Finding a Good Dermatologist, Part 2I found a good dermatologist, I think, I hope. A couple of weeks ago I had appointments to see a new dentist and dermatologist on the same day. I had...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
My Doctors Didn't Even Think It Was Skin Cancer: Why You Are the Best Expert on Your BodyStanding in the bathroom of my suite at the Best Western Plus a few years back, I quickly examined myself in the floor-length mirror before hopping into the shower. Hotel...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments