Radiation: Let's Talk Side EffectsEvery treatment comes with its own set of side effects. Radiation-induced side effects are thought to be terrifying burns and mutations from...reactions2comments
Resolutions for the New Year, Skin-Cancer StyleWe can’t stop it…the new year is here. You don’t have to pay very close attention to notice resolution banter all around...reactions9comments
A Skin Cancer Journey: A Mulligan Anyone?I was recently seen by a new dermatologist at MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston, Texas, and not surprisingly, out of the...reactions3comments
Skin Cancer and HeredityYour family has scheduled a reunion for the first time in ages. Everyone will be there from different parts of the country...reactionscomments
Biopsy and Freezing and Surgery? Oh My!The long Thanksgiving holiday was really good. My youngest daughter was home from college for five days, and she and I got...reactions5comments
My Last Dermatology Appointment Grade: C+Recently, I visited my dermatologist about a scaly patch of skin on my scalp. I was originally going to have to wait...reactions3comments
Stress and Skin-Picking: Controlling the UrgeAs I was talking to my son, I was playing with a little piece of loose skin on the side of my...reactionscomments
Skin Cancer: My Five Biggest MistakesIn the film and television industry, we have blooper reels. These are a compilation of the errors made on set during filming...reactionscomments
Spotting Possible Skin Cancer in Others: I’ve Taught Him WellMy husband told his mother that she needed to get checked for skin cancer. Spotting possible skin cancer in others? I’ve taught...reactionscomments
Me: The SequelDuring the monthlong gap between summer school and the regular school year, I put a lot of effort into doing very little...reactions1comment
Radiation Treatment: Is It the Same for All Cancers?When you hear the word “radiation,” you might think of a big, scary machine that delivers large doses of radioactive energy. Or...reactions5comments
How to Get Loved Ones to the DermatologistThe past few months have been rough for our family. We had to put our beloved dog down, were in a car accident...reactionscomments
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 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...reactions9comments
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...reactions14comments
