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
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
A Shout-out to Pasty GirlsAs a kid, I never wanted to wear sunscreen. I hated the smell, and the greasy feel it gave to my skin...reactionscomments
Helpful Support ResourcesMy cancer journey has felt like a mental, physical, and emotional battle. I am always looking for additional support resources to assist...reactionscomments
Face-Palms and Riding MowersYard work is rolling to a close soon, for some of you that is. Those of us in the steamy and stubborn...reactionscomments
Mohs Surgery: I’m Too Young – Right?Back when I had my first Mohs surgery, I noticed something – I seemed to be the youngest person in the waiting...reactionscomments
Squamous Cell Cancer of the TongueWhen I got squamous cell cancer of the tongue after I got squamous cell cancer of the skin, I thought they were...reactionscomments
Participation Not Requested, Thanks to No Skin Cancer!I recently received an email informing me of an upcoming focus group related to skin cancer and asking if I would be...reactions1comment
A Little Bit of Knowledge Both Good and BadWhile it’s good to know about signs of skin cancer, sometimes a little bit of knowledge can be worse than no knowledge...reactions4comments
If I’ve Never Had Skin Cancer, Why Should I Worry?Having had skin cancer twice doesn’t make me an expert. Yet, I often hear friends say, “If I’ve never had skin cancer...reactions1comment
