One White Pine: Building Spaces for Living & HealingProfessor and landscape architect Daniel Winterbottom has been designing and building therapeutic gardens for over 20 years. Here, he shares his unique viewpoint on the power of nature to heal... By Editorial Team 4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Excisions: Not Your Average AppointmentIf you have ever had an out-patient procedure scheduled, you know there is a fair amount of preparation involved. You likely completed preliminary paperwork over the phone or via email... By April Pulliam3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments12 comments
The (Virtual) Doctor Is In! Sharing Telehealth ExperiencesAs the COVID-19 pandemic continues, telehealth is being used by more and more people. Telehealth is also sometimes called telemedicine or virtual care. Whether you have been using telehealth for... By Editorial Team 1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Is Metastatic Melanoma Skin Cancer?We’re in the middle of skin cancer awareness and melanoma awareness month. Someone asked me the other day if I considered them the same thing. Aren’t all skin cancers, cancer?... By Hailey Crider3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Sunscreen in My BloodstreamI used to love magic tricks whether it be pulling a rabbit out of a hat, or a quarter from behind an ear, or some person making a city disappear... By Scott Matheny2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Hand Washing Dilemma: Germs Can Get in Through Cracked Skin“I have holes in my hands!” I told my friend. Well, they weren’t actually holes that went all the way through. They were tiny openings created by treating my hands... By Ronni Gordon3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Efudex: No Time Like the Present?Efudex is one of the great mysteries of my life. I say that in all seriousness. The more I’ve used it, the more questions arise. One of the questions that... By April Pulliam3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments10 comments
Melanoma Mortality Rate in Sharp DeclineI needed some good news today. It has been a rough few weeks - my mind races to health issues, to finances, to my family. My emotions get tangled with... By Scott Matheny2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
COVID-19 Updates, May 7: Remdesivir, Antibody Testing, and Reinfection RiskOur world is still changing every day because of COVID-19. Keeping up with all of the news can be challenging. Here are some of the top COVID-19 updates for people... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Excuse Me, Is This Thing On? Being Your Own Melanoma AdvocateLet’s be honest, when it comes to medical stuff, I have no idea - I leave that up to the professionals. But when it comes to my own body, no... By Courtney Mangan3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
SPF: It's Not Just for KidsI have always heard that our children learn more by watching us than they will ever learn by listening to us. Growing up, I heard adults mumble it to each... By April Pulliam2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Hand Washing: Good for Infection Control, Bad for Skin Cancer TreatmentSometimes my dermatology problems are so complicated that it takes me a while to summarize them in an email in between appointments. COVID-19, the new coronavirus, and the stipulation to... By Ronni Gordon3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Cancer, Corona & Me: 6 Ways to Look After Your Mental HealthWhat a crazy world we are living in at the moment. If you had asked me at the start of the year what the biggest hit to my mental health... By Courtney Mangan3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
What to Expect When You're Efudex-ingYou made it home from the pharmacy with your tube of Efudex (Fluorouracil), and you have so many questions. It feels like you should already have this sorted out prior... By April Pulliam3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments6 comments
Skin Cancer Awareness Month Skincare Giveaway - Now Closed!Skin Cancer Awareness Month is a time to remember to care for the skin you're in! It's about showing your scars with pride AND preventing new skin cancers as best... By Editorial Team 1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
5 Ways to Support Skin Cancer & Melanoma Awareness MonthMay marks both Skin Cancer and Melanoma Awareness Month. It's time to get the word out about skin cancer prevention, recurrence, and advanced disease. We're sharing five ways to get... By Editorial Team 1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Mental Health Month 2020: Not Just In Your HeadFor a long time, we said mental health happens in the mind and the body is just along for the ride. People who've experienced stress, anxiety, depression, or even minor... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
We Don’t Talk Enough About SurvivorshipBecoming a stage IV melanoma survivor this past year has taught me a lot of things. Having about 6 months of survivorship under my belt, I still find myself stuck... By Hailey Crider2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Racial Differences in Skin CancerCancer development, treatment, and outcomes are tricky topics to understand. The underlying reasons why a person gets cancer or how they might respond to treatment are often unknown and depend... By Editorial Team 4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Keeping up With Skin-Friendliness During the QuarantineRight now most people in the country are quarantined - at least to some level. While some states are allowing certain types of travel, others are more strict, especially those... By Kim Hill2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments