That Friend...You Know the OneWe all have that one friend. No, not the quirky one. I’m not talking about the moody one either. You know the...reactionscomments
Bruise, or Nail Melanoma?You’ve probably heard of melanoma. But have you heard of subungual melanoma, otherwise known as nail melanoma? Nail melanoma is relatively rare...reactionscomments
Vacations and Skin CancerI was born across the street from Newport Beach, California at Hoag Memorial Hospital on Pacific Coast Highway. If there ever was...reactionscomments
After Skin Cancer, Not Always Feeling So PrettyI’m a little what some would call “over the hill,” but still I feel pretty good about myself. I feel pretty good...reactions3comments
Summertime, Sunburn-Time....What Now?Ahh, summertime. The glorious time between Memorial Day and Labor Day marked by summer vacations. Pool days. Lazy days at the lake...reactionscomments
Helpful Tips For CaregiversReceiving a diagnosis of skin cancer can be a life-altering experience, not only for the person diagnosed but also for the spouse...reactionscomments
Support For Young AdultsWhen I was diagnosed at 19, the most common response I heard from friends, family, and strangers was, "But you're so young!!"...reactionscomments
Spot Treatments: Easing into EfudexIf my guess is correct, you are here because your dermatologist has used the “E” word. And if you have researched Efudex...reactions13comments
It's Okay To Feel Exhausted: Caregiver Fatigue and BurnoutWhen we think about fatigue and cancer, we often think about the physical and emotional toll cancer takes on the person diagnosed...reactionscomments
Nodular Melanoma WarningIt is very important that you read and understand this. Beware of nodular melanoma. Once again, beware of nodular melanoma. Of course...reactionscomments
To Gel, Or Not To Gel“You can’t buy happiness but you can get a mani and a pedi and that’s kind of the same thing.” “Life is...reactions1comment
Taking "Gross" Photo, Looking for AnswersThe other day you could find me in my kitchen, twisting myself into a pretzel, trying to take a good photo of...reactionscomments
Intimacy, Interrupted“I have scars,” I said. “I don’t care,” he said. But I didn’t believe him. I wanted to think that when he...reactions7comments
Efudex: A Survivor's Guide to ShoweringWe all have that one thing that drains every ounce of our mental energy--that one menial task we still tend to dread...reactions9comments
Breathing ExercisesFocusing on the breath is a technique used to help calm the mind and reduce stress and anxiety. There are many forms...reactions3comments
Living With: An Interview with Scott MathenyScott Matheny is on a mission to raise awareness and encourage men to take a proactive approach to their own health and...reactionscomments
Applying Sunscreen CorrectlyI remember some of my first impressions of sunscreen. I don’t mean the coconut baking oil that I used to put on...reactionscomments
Darn You, Tan Line!I’ll cut right to the chase. I have a tan line, and I’m really ticked off about it. Were this 1992 with...reactionscomments
With Time, Mohs Memories FadeThe anticipation of getting Mohs surgery, and the procedure itself, can make you so anxious, that it’s interesting how much the memory...reactionscomments
I Can't Feel My Face When I'm With YouI remember hearing the chorus “I can’t feel my face when I’m with you” during my journey with cancer. Since my melanoma...reactions6comments
