Nose Bandaging is Not my Speciality“This is a really bad bandage,” I said to my face in the mirror. My boyfriend had been making bandages for me...reactions6comments
Family History When You’re AdoptedWhether you're at a new doctor’s office or filling out paperwork for any kind of medical inquiry, including skin cancer, it’s a...reactionscomments
An Open Wound Care Primer“I’m going to excise your skin in the shape of a diamond, like the one I am outlining on your skin.” My...reactions4comments
Post-Superficial Radiation Therapy“Congratulations! It's your final superficial radiation treatment!”...now what? Care for your skin, it’s delicate! After radiation therapy, the effects of the radiation...reactions7comments
Skin Cancer and Mental HealthWe have all heard the saying that first impressions make the most impact. What does that mean for someone with skin cancer...reactions1comment
Why Don't Older People Protect Their Skin Better?“You’re older, so we will have you just guard this young lady making a phone call to her attorney.” This is what...reactionscomments
I Don't Want to be Strong Anymore!I have always been the “strong one” and the “mom” of my friend groups. Basically, I am the person that people come...reactions1comment
I Abused My Skin But Will I Ever Understand Why?Comedian George Wallace has a hilarious bit in which he gives audiences a long list of things he just cannot understand. He...reactions6comments
Gov. Baker Makes Half-Baked Statement About Dermatology ProceduresI don’t pay any attention to our governor’s skin, but a lot of people were, and they noticed some blemishes, blotches, and...reactions2comments
Performing a Public Service While Finding a Sub for TennisIn most of the tennis groups I’ve been in, you need to get your own sub if you’re not playing. By sub...reactions2comments
Understanding Sunscreen Expiration DatesLike most things in life, a bottle of sunscreen is not going to last forever. And, in fact, sunscreen expires. So don't...reactions2comments
Medically Cleared for ExerciseDuring my first appointment with my new dermatologist in February 2021, she decided to take a biopsy of my “ugly bump”. This...reactions1comment
The Basics Behind the Mask-and-Sunscreen ComboI'm afraid I have fallen into the face-mask trap more than a few times lately. There is just something about the security...reactions1comment
Why Worrying At a Spot is Not HelpfulTo worry at something: to pull, twist, or bite (something) repeatedly “The dog was in the corner worrying at a bone.” (Merriam-Webster)...reactionscomments
Radiation Therapy vs. Your InsuranceWe know how expensive a trip to the doctor’s office can be. It's even more costly when you’re seeing a specialist, like...reactions1comment
More Than a Mole: Changing the Narrative on Skin Checks“I don’t have any moles. I’m not worried.” “Yes, I check my moles, and they aren’t changing.” “When I was a teen...reactions1comment
Cabin Fever and SkincareIt’s that time of the year in Western New York. People start thinking about going outside again or do they? This has...reactionscomments
What Does My Son Know About Skin Cancer?I was diagnosed with melanoma in 1988 well before my children were born. My son was born eight years later in 1996...reactionscomments
"You're So Tan" No Longer a Compliment“You’re so tan,” said a friend who hadn’t seen me for a while. “Thanks,” I answered, “but I’m not supposed to be...reactions2comments
1,000 Skin Cancer TreatmentsAs a radiation therapist, I have been a part of one thousand skin cancer treatments, but not one of them was mine...reactions1comment
