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...reactionscomments
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...reactions2comments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactions10comments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactions23comments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactions2comments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactions1comment
Social Distancing and UV Sun Exposure?I am introverted. I don’t mind being alone and reading or listening to music. It refreshes and energizes me when I need...reactionscomments
More Than Just Paying Lip ServiceDo any of you have friends who seem to notice everything about you? “Is that a new shirt?” “Have you lost weight?”...reactions4comments
