Test Result Anxiety - The Adult VersionRemember when you were in school and had just taken a really hard test? And how anxious you were while waiting to...reactions5comments
The Drip, Drip, Drip of Skin CancerThe feeling when I head to the dermatologist is usually a level below apprehension but above mere curiosity. What will she find...reactions9comments
What's A Minor Skin Cancer Surgery Like?I had my first battle with skin cancer over twenty years ago. I’ve had more than a few since then; during my...reactionscomments
Talking With Friends About Skin CancerThe other night, I sat with a group of fairly new friends for supper and a discussion of life and faith as...reactions2comments
Visit Notes, Instructions, in DisarrayIn looking for my printed notes for a story I’m working on, I found, on a chair: one sock, one old dog...reactionscomments
What’s the Worst That Can Happen?Many people with skin cancer feel like others think it’s no big deal. We have all heard how, if you get any...reactionscomments
Vitamin D and People With Skin Cancer: The Pharmacist's PerspectiveI come from a family of pharmacists. My father, my oldest brother, and my oldest brother’s wife are all pharmacists. I am...reactionscomments
Embarrassed About Skin Cancer?Have you ever been embarrassed about skin cancer? Wait, hear me out. Maybe after I explain a bit more, you’ll get what...reactions6comments
Tips for Finding a Good Plastic SurgeonIf you have skin cancer removed, then you know there is a possibility you may need reconstructive work - especially if the...reactions4comments
Changing the Way I Talk About TanningTanning talk used to come easily for me. I wanted to talk with others who tanned about which accelerator I preferred, how...reactionscomments
Finding Information About Skin CancerMaybe you are like me. As soon as I want information about anything at all, I head to Google or YouTube. “How...reactionscomments
Expecting the Unexpected can Cause you GriefExpecting the unexpected can be a good way to live life with gusto. But it’s not a good way to be when...reactionscomments
Torn Between Good Memories and Good HealthThe other day I saw a meme on Facebook. It brought back some amazing memories, but if I’m being honest, it’s not...reactions2comments
The Fear and Safety in Google ImagesLet’s face it, internet searches are the natural go-to for everyone for everything. From recipes to car prices, from the menu for...reactionscomments
Here We Go, Yet AgainYou’d think it would get easier. I had just walked in the door after work. I hadn’t slept well the night before...reactions5comments
How Marti Saved Me: My Melanoma StoryI made what could have been the simplest but most important decision of my life in 2007. A quick phone call, a...reactionscomments
How to Talk With Your DoctorIt was 9:23 am on a Monday morning and I was waiting in my second room for my dermatologist. My appointment was...reactions8comments
Applying Sunscreen CorrectlyI remember some of my first impressions of sunscreen. I don’t mean the coconut baking oil that I used to put on...reactionscomments
Sun Damage at the Age of 11? Yes, It's Possible.I am a fair-haired, pale-skinned green-eyed adult who knows what UV rays do to the skin. In the 80s, I was a...reactions14comments
How Much Sunscreen Is Appropriate for the Face and Body?While we are all aware of the numerous benefits of using sunscreen daily, we typically don’t apply enough sunscreen. Research has shown...reactionscomments
