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
Collecting My Family History of Skin CancerSkin cancer is usually caused by a combination of many factors such as the environment, lifestyle, and other changes that happen to...reactionscomments
Melanoma, a Pain in the NeckI remember loving baseball hats as a child. I played little league baseball and nothing was better than getting my uniform. Back...reactions5comments
Nightmarish Spot: Cause for ConcernThe last time I went to one of my dermatologists, she gave me an assignment to perform at my convenience. It was...reactions10comments
Remember to Put on Sunscreen in the WinterIt was four degrees, but sunny, on the morning of the 5K run that I had signed up to do. The Hot...reactionscomments
Tanning Beds, Don't Be FooledIndoor tanning beds are dangerous. Look it up. This is true according to the American Cancer Society, the Skin Cancer Foundation, the...reactionscomments
Breathing a Sigh of Relief (and Thankfulness)In October, my fellow Health Union advocates and I spent several days together at a conference, and during a breakout session of...reactions2comments
I Am More Than My Diagnosis: A Year in ReviewIn our Impact of Cancer Survey we asked what terms people diagnosed with cancer preferred and disliked. The answers were all across...reactionscomments
4 Gifts That Trump Tanning VisitsThe holidays have come and gone, and you had a limited number of days to get those stocking stuffers and last-minute gifts...reactionscomments
Ten Life Saving New Year’s Resolutions: How Did I Do?So, it’s the year 2020. I can’t believe it, really. Seems like yesterday we were all concerned about Y2K and its possible...reactionscomments
The Blessing of a Good Support SystemYou may have heard that having a good support system is key when you’re battling a health condition. I have heard it...reactionscomments
Prednisone: The Good and the BadOne of my daily medications puts me at greater risk for skin cancer, and another is supposed to decrease my risk. The...reactionscomments
Protecting Your Skin With ClothingWhether you've had skin cancer or not, protecting your body is imperative - especially when you want to have fun outdoors. Luckily...reactionscomments
Thirty Two and Counting: A Holiday PerspectiveI owe a lot to the lady at the pool party. In the summer of 1988, I was in Whittier, California, minding...reactionscomments
Suspicious Spot On My Lip: Part 1July was an eventful month this year. My sister got married, my son prepared to begin his freshman year in college, we...reactions2comments
Confusion About NiacinamideMy dermatologist said to take 500 milligrams of niacinamide, twice a day, because studies show that this form of Vitamin B3 cuts...reactions2comments
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
Even the Simplest Skin Care Routine Takes TimeI once got a facial. OK, maybe I got a couple. It was so long ago that I can’t remember when it...reactionscomments
Cryosurgery: Knowing When Enough is EnoughI would be lying to you if I told you that each experience with every doctor I have ever had was a...reactions4comments
Is Overseas Sunscreen More Effective?I remember the first time that I went into a chemist’s shop when I was living and working in London. Now, when...reactions1comment
