Skin Cancer FatigueFatigue (From Merriam Webster): It gets tiring, doesn’t it? I mean the constant diligence about how we spend our day, how we...reactions13comments
What to Expect at a Skin Cancer ScreeningIf you’re like me, you hate going to the doctor. But skin cancer screenings are important, especially if you have had it...reactions5comments
Telling Loved Ones About Your Cancer DiagnosisAfter getting news of a serious illness like cancer, you will likely turn to family and friends for support. Here are some...reactionscomments
Skin Cancer Awareness: When People Get It“Mike, are you wearing sunscreen?” And with that question, I knew that my world was changing. There is hope. Mike is the...reactionscomments
Skin Cancer: Who's to Blame?Sometimes, I just want to assign blame. Oh, I know it’s not a particularly helpful thing to do. But, there are times...reactionscomments
You Have Been Diagnosed With Melanoma: Now What?In the summer of 1988, I was attending a pool party at my then-girlfriend’s house in Whitter, California. As I was lounging...reactionscomments
The Perfect Shirt is Hard to FindA friend who had leukemia titled her blog, “Cancer Banter: Diagnosis, Treatment, Remission…and the quest for the perfect purse." Most women can...reactionscomments
The Changing Skin Cancer LifestyleI think about skin cancer all the time. It now has become a lifestyle. It affects every part of my life. It affects...reactions3comments
Protecting the New Skin You're In: Post-Efudex TipsEfudex is a big deal. Despite what many of us hear from prescribing physicians--it’s can be a real ordeal. From the itching...reactions10comments
Healing After Photodynamic Therapy (PDT)As I sit down to write about why you shouldn’t pick at your skin or peel it after photodynamic therapy, or PDT...reactionscomments
Melanoma of the NailsMelanomas usually develop on areas of the body that get the most sun exposure, such as the chest, face, back, legs, ears...reactions8comments
What Is Image-Guided SRT (IGSRT)?IGSRT stands for "image-guided superficial radiation therapy," which is quite a mouthful. IGSRT is highly effective and is a surgery-free treatment for...reactions9comments
Skin Cancer: Does Time Heal All Wounds?We’ve all heard the often-quoted saying, “Time heals all wounds.” But, does time heal all of our skin cancer wounds? I was...reactions7comments
Subcutaneous Oncology TreatmentSubcutaneous oncology treatment involves giving cancer-fighting drugs under the skin. This treatment method uses a small needle to inject medicine into the...reactionscomments
When People Want to Dictate Your Skin Cancer JourneyUsing social media means sometimes getting unwanted advice. But what do you do when people want to dictate your skin cancer journey?...reactionscomments
How Often Should I See My Dermatologist?My dermatologist said to me, “Well, it looks like we got all the skin cancer out. Those melanomas are tricky, but as...reactions5comments
6 Common Situations That Increase UV ExposureAnytime the sun is shining, it’s also emitting UV radiation. However, it’s not a constant amount. There are a lot of factors...reactions1comment
Anticipating Questions at the Dermatologist's Office: Theirs and YoursIf you see a dermatologist regularly, you know the importance of the back-and-forth with your doctor. Because you are there to talk...reactions1comment
The Lotion Woman, That's MeGuillermo del Toro has a fascinating series called Cabinet of Curiosities. Within its short run of 8 episodes, there exists a character...reactions4comments
Remember to Put on Sunscreen in the WinterIt was four degrees, but sunny, on the morning of the 5K run that I had signed up to do. The Hot...reactionscomments
