What I Learned From My Dog About My Skin Cancer JourneyTuesday was the worst day of my life and it had nothing to do with skin cancer, or did it? I lost one of my best friends a few days... By Scott Matheny2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments16 comments
Two Year UpdateIn February 2021, I saw a dermatologist for the first time in my life to evaluate a lump that had been growing for over 7 years at the site of... By Amber Kromah, DMSc, PA-C3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Love the Skin You're In This Valentine's DayFebruary is a rough time for many of us. Well, it actually starts right after the holidays, doesn’t it? One-half of the picked-over Christmas candy aisle is revamped and condensed... By April Pulliam2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Good Ways, and Bad Ways, for Doctors to Leave a PracticeWhen the envelope from one of my dermatologists came in the mail, I wondered if it was the results from a test I had forgotten about. But it turned out... By Ronni Gordon3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Dermatologist Dilemma – Time to Change?Some of us get skin checks once a year. Some of us go every six months. Some of us go every three months. And some of us don’t schedule regular... By Judy Cloud3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments15 comments
Tips for Choosing the Best Plastic SurgeonPeople diagnosed with skin cancer often find it is on their face. This can be scary, because you wonder if you’ll be disfigured. I had two skin cancers on my... By Kim Hill2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
Skin Cancer, A Traumatic JourneySkin cancer is traumatic. For years I have been listening to our community. I have been hearing your stories. I have been laughing with you, crying with you, and at... By Scott Matheny2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments6 comments
No More Living Scared: My Skin Cancer ManifestoWorry is exhausting. When I say “exhausting,” I mean it will suck the very life from your body and leave you physically weak, mentally spent, and questioning every move you... By April Pulliam2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Helpful Support ResourcesMy cancer journey has felt like a mental, physical, and emotional battle. I am always looking for additional support resources to assist me along the way. On my skin cancer... By Ashley Maddox2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Participation Not Requested, Thanks to No Skin Cancer!I recently received an email informing me of an upcoming focus group related to skin cancer and asking if I would be interested in participating. I was a previous participant... By Judy Cloud3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
A Little Bit of Knowledge Both Good and BadWhile it’s good to know about signs of skin cancer, sometimes a little bit of knowledge can be worse than no knowledge at all. How so? Because once you’ve had... By Ronni Gordon3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
If I’ve Never Had Skin Cancer, Why Should I Worry?Having had skin cancer twice doesn’t make me an expert. Yet, I often hear friends say, “If I’ve never had skin cancer, why should I worry?” Some people believe that... By Kim Hill2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
How to Talk to Others about Skin Cancer“Put him against the car, cuff him, and stick him in the unmarked squad car.” Those were the director’s words to me for my scene as an undercover FBI agent... By Scott Matheny3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments7 comments
A Skin Cancer Diagnosis: Walking in DenialI was first diagnosed with skin cancer in June 2018. A that time, I took the ostrich with its head in the sand approach. Basically, I was in denial of... By Ashley Maddox2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments26 comments
Resolutions for the New Year--Skin Cancer StyleWe can’t stop it…the new year is here. You don’t have to pay very close attention to notice resolution banter all around. Social media posts feature any number of suggestions... By April Pulliam3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments9 comments
Maintaining Sun Protective Habits for LifeWhen I was first diagnosed with melanoma, sun protection was the only thing on my mind. At that moment I re-prioritized my life to ensure I did everything possible to... By Devin Regan3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Skin Cancer and My MortalityI recently saw a forum online that asked the question of “What Song Will Be Your Funeral Song?” This question may initially seem a bit morbid but honestly, the older... By Judy Cloud2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Ringing the Bell—A Personal Reflection“After today’s treatment, you’re finished.” My oncologist paused, a smile on his face. For a moment, I thought I misunderstood him. Finished? My treatments are over? Was that what he... By Ken Billett4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
The Search for the Perfect Shirt ContinuesSaucony, a company known for its running shoes, also makes good running shirts. One of my favorite pieces of clothing is a gray cotton hoodie of theirs. I like the... By Ronni Gordon3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Talking With Friends About Skin CancerThe other night, I sat with a group of fairly new friends for supper and a discussion of life and faith as part of a community group that meets every... By Scott Matheny2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments