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July was an eventful month this year. My sister got married, my son prepared to begin his freshman year in college, we visited Disneyworld, and a new bump showed up...

My dermatologist said to take 500 milligrams of niacinamide, twice a day, because studies show that this form of Vitamin B3 cuts down the risk of non-melanoma skin cancers, such...

Raising skin cancer awareness works. Let me say that again, because this is important. Raising skin cancer awareness WORKS. Know how I know? Because in the United States, cases of...

I once got a facial. OK, maybe I got a couple. It was so long ago that I can’t remember when it was. I remember that it felt good, that...

I would be lying to you if I told you that each experience with every doctor I have ever had was a pleasant one. We have all had an appointment...

I remember the first time that I went into a chemist’s shop when I was living and working in London. Now, when I type chemist, I mean what we may...

Back in the day traditional wedding vows highlighted the commitment of marriage in referring to staying with one’s spouse in both the good times and the bad. The vows spoke...

At my last six-month checkup with my dermatologist, she saw a small area on my chest that needed to be biopsied. My doctor called me a couple of days later...

When I was dating, I often tried to hide my left hand under the table when we were sitting at a restaurant or in other places. The hands are a...

We asked the community to give melanoma a piece of their mind. We had tons of responses from members sending their "Dear Melanoma ___" messages. The biggest takeaway: survivors and...

Thanks to Hulu, I am having a moment. It’s not the kind of moment you have when you get teary over a Kate Winslet movie. I’m not even talking about...

A while ago, when someone who knew I had had skin cancer asked me how I was, I said I was clear…for now. But I said I knew that I...

After having melanoma I’ve become extra vigilant about skincare. My skin is naturally very dry, bordering on reptilian in winter. So if I must slather myself daily in sunscreen it's...

The other day, I almost forgot to practice what I preach. Well, technically, I didn’t actually forget but I allowed a doctor’s office staff member to dismiss my concern when I...

I’ve had skin cancer for over 24 years. Almost all of my cancerous areas have been basal cell carcinomas, with a few squamous cell carcinomas, and most of my basal...

Sunscreen is a part of my skincare routine 365 days a year. There was a time, however, when SPF was the furthest thing from my mind and not in any...

I asked my wife, Kathy Matheny for her thoughts on being the spouse of a melanoma victor. Here is what she wrote. Two heads are better than one. Four ears...

New experiences usually bring about a case of the jitters. When it comes to our health, however, new and uncomfortable experiences, treatment plans, and doctor changes can wreak havoc on...

“By failing to prepare, you are preparing to fail.” - Ben Franklin I grew up in a time and place where no guy I ever knew discussed skincare products. We...

Joni Mitchell’s “Big Yellow Taxi” is about threats to the environment, but you can apply some of the lyrics to a range of losses in life. Specifically, I’m thinking of...