Did My Prescription Medication Give Me Skin Cancer?I saw a headline not too long ago that I found unsettling. It wasn’t a recent article, as it was dated June...reactionscomments
Skin Cancer Awareness Month Skincare Giveaway Terms & ConditionsOfficial Rules, Terms and Conditions for Skin Cancer Awareness Month Skincare Giveaway NO PURCHASE NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN. A PURCHASE DOES...reactionscomments
Bowl Cuts and Mole Checks“It’s time for your haircut.” And with those words, my father would get out the electric trimmer and begin his masterpiece. As...reactions4comments
In America: What's That?The In America survey is now closed. Yes, skin cancer is serious! A skin cancer diagnosis can come with anxiety, fear, and...reactions2comments
Upsetting to Get Test Results From ComputerIf you have Patient Gateway or another patient portal, it can be useful for appointment reminders. It’s especially valuable if, like I...reactions6comments
I Love You. Don't Tan.It feels a little early to talk about base tans and tanning salon packages. If you’re a former tanning addict and skin...reactionscomments
The American Cancer Society Issues 2020 Report on CancerThe American Cancer Society (ACS) recently released its report, Cancer Statistics, 2020. The report found that the death rate from cancer in...reactions1comment
Six Truths of Being a Young Adult With Metastatic CancerAs a young adult, there are many things in life that you prepare for. Things like going to school, getting a job...reactions4comments
Vitamin D and Melanoma, Better Prognoses?First snow before Halloween, last snow after Mother’s Day, life in Buffalo. This doesn’t happen every year, but the point is well...reactionscomments
Efudex RX for the Mind and SoulEvery day, people all over this great big world are preparing for medical procedures and treatments. They have been debriefed, given instructions...reactions3comments
5 Reasons Why We Love This CommunityAs Valentine's Day approaches, we're thinking of all the reasons why we love this community. I always like the "how long have...reactionscomments
See You Soon, Efudex!You know how you can just tell when things are about to go south? That little voice in the far reaches of...reactions6comments
Skin Cancer Surgery on the Nose: Community AdviceEvery skin cancer surgery is unique. That's why it's important to hear a range of possibilities before going under the knife. We...reactions1comment
Skin Cancer Is Cancer, Despite What Some People SayI am familiar with the recommendation to not go on social media at night, because it can keep you from sleeping well...reactions22comments
My Skin Cancer Journal Giveaway (Now Closed)From doctor’s appointments to medications to treatment plans, keeping track of everything related to your skin cancer can feel overwhelming. Staying organized...reactionscomments
Efudex and Pets: How to Keep Yours SafeIf you are like many pet owners, your furry pals keep you on your toes. They bring a smile to your face...reactions5comments
Skin Cancer: Community Problem, Community FixA few years ago, I loaded up the car and drove to Albany, New York, our state capital. Along with a contingent...reactions1comment
I’m Here. How Can I Help? 5 Ways to Be SupportiveMental health is an important aspect of wellbeing for people who have or have had skin cancer. People in our community experience...reactionscomments
Making Headway With Our Youth“Wait an hour to swim after you eat.” “Don’t run with scissors.” “Eat all your food, there are starving children in (name...reactionscomments
Jinx! Buy Me Some Sunscreen!“Jinx” is such a fun word. We normally associate it with silly times with siblings or friends, and it almost always brings...reactionscomments