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
Diagnosed With Skin Cancer...Now What?You’ve done the right thing by making an appointment to have your doctor look at a suspicious place on your skin, after...reactionscomments
Living with Efudex: The Price of TanningEfudex is an integral part of many skin cancer patients' lives. Many of those who have been introduced to it know well...reactionscomments
2 Years NED, Still Not RelievedBeing a survivor is hard work. You expect this overwhelming relief when the surgeons finally get it all. You anticipate that day...reactionscomments
From Baby Oil to Squamous Cell CarcinomaI realize now that mother knew best when she said to stop using baby oil and a reflector and get out of...reactions1comment
How to Talk to Others about Skin Cancer“Put him against the car, cuff him, and stick him in the unmarked squad car.” Those were the director’s words to me...reactions7comments
A Skin Cancer Diagnosis: Walking in DenialI was first diagnosed with skin cancer in June 2018. A that time, I took the ostrich with its head in the...reactions26comments
From Head to Toe, Skin Cancer Can Appear in Unexpected PlacesThe places where I didn’t know you could get skin cancer – inside your outer ear and under your toenail – are...reactionscomments
I'm A Survivor?Survivor. What a beautiful, powerful, strong word. The word ‘survivor’ to me has always made me think of someone who has overcome...reactions2comments
Maintaining Sun Protective Habits for LifeWhen I was first diagnosed with melanoma, sun protection was the only thing on my mind. At that moment I re-prioritized my...reactions1comment
Skin Cancer and My MortalityI recently saw a forum online that asked the question of “What Song Will Be Your Funeral Song?” This question may initially...reactions1comment
Ringing the Bell—A Personal Reflection“After today’s treatment, you’re finished.” My oncologist paused, a smile on his face. For a moment, I thought I misunderstood him. Finished?...reactions3comments
