Too Busy for Self-CareIt seems that people today are busier than ever. Maybe that’s not true, but it sure feels that way to me. But...reactions2comments
Making Choices About Skin CancerWhen it comes to skin cancer, one word keeps coming to my mind and that is “choices.” I feel like I am...reactions6comments
A Melanoma Called WallyHis name was Wally. He was a small mole on my left forearm, two inches above my wrist. My husband Gareth had...reactions3comments
Video: How Not to Speak to Your Children About Safe Skin Care PracticesThoughts about talking to your children about skin cancer and skin protection:...reactionscomments
How Long for a Dermatologist Appointment?I recently read an article in Women’s Health about the difficulty patients experience trying to get an appointment with a dermatologist, even...reactions8comments
Students on a Hot Slate RoofThe bittersweet feel of a sun-drenched fall afternoon reminded me of a crazy thing I used to do and a crazy thing...reactions1comment
Which Type of Doctor Should Treat My Skin Cancer?Just as there are multiple types of skin cancer, there are multiple types of doctors and specialists who treat skin cancer. Choices...reactions6comments
Makeup and Sunscreen: Choosing the Right LayersMuch has been written about makeup and sunscreen, so why should you read another post? Well, some point out how the sunscreen...reactionscomments
Aftercare: What to Know About Facial Mohs SurgeryHaving any kind of surgery can be overwhelming and with skin cancer often being found on the face, it can even be...reactions6comments
A Step in the Right Direction: Melanoma Rates Falling!Raising skin cancer awareness works. Let me say that again, because this is important. Raising skin cancer awareness WORKS. Know how I...reactionscomments
Frustrating to Get Unclear Instructions from a ResidentI finally got an answer to a question that has been dogging me. But the answer was confusing, and I was left...reactions1comment
Routine Skin Exams: Should They Be Recommended for the General Public?It recently occurred to me that I have gone for a routine physical examination on a yearly basis my entire life, or...reactions9comments
Improve Your Physical Health, Not Just Skin HealthI’ll be the first to tell you to put on the sunscreen before stepping outside. Protecting your skin from UV exposure is...reactions2comments
5 Things to Avoid Saying to Skin Cancer PatientsSkin cancer comes in several forms and so do the responses to diagnoses. If you are a skin cancer patient or if...reactionscomments
SkinCancer.net Giveaway Terms and ConditionsThese Official Rules apply to any giveaway (or “Promotion”) published on SkinCancer.net, a Health Union (“Health Union” or “We”) owned and operated...reactionscomments
My Melanoma Nightmare: A Bump on My HeadIt all started with a little bump on my scalp that I found in 2015 while my husband and I were in...reactions6comments
Cringing When I See Someone's Tanned SkinHad you asked me in 1995 if I thought tanning beds were a problem, I would have clutched my pearls and gasped...reactions4comments
I Feel Alone, I Am Not AloneIt’s predawn and dark. I am walking down my street. I hear owls and crickets. I see headlights in the distance. I...reactions8comments
My Dermatologist's Recommendations and My Attempts to Embrace ThemMy most recent skin cancer issue was in February 2022. It was not the first time I had a run-in with skin...reactions8comments
Coping with Skin Cancer and Multiple Health IssuesA diagnosis of skin cancer is often alarming, scary, and can make you feel mentally exhausted. All of this is multiplied for...reactions7comments
