Checking and Protecting Your ScalpRecently, I found a product with UV protection quite by accident, and it reminded me of my own neglectfulness. While shopping for...reactionscomments
Losing a Loved One to MelanomaWhen I was diagnosed with metastatic melanoma, I searched high and low to find others with similar stories. I thought that if...reactions1comment
It’s Not Summer – Do I Still Need Sunscreen?Where I live, summer is over. With my favorite season being fall, I was thrilled when we started getting some cooler weather...reactionscomments
Surviving Skin Cancer"Why me? Why did I survive?” I remember these words from a firefighter in Brooklyn. It was the fall of 2001 and...reactions8comments
Is It All Just a Little Bit of History Repeating?As they say, let’s start at the very beginning, a very good place to start. The first time I ever heard the...reactions8comments
Nature's Impact on Our Physical & Mental HealthThere is growing evidence that spending time in nature can help people feel less depressed, anxious or stressed. Maintaining our connection to...reactions1comment
Should You See an Oncologist?At just 24 years old, I found myself hearing the news “you have melanoma.” The PA that took a biopsy of my...reactionscomments
When a Tiny Spot Causes a Big Amount of ConcernI spent a ridiculous amount of time focusing on one little spot that turned out to be “just” an actinic keratosis (AK)...reactions6comments
Take the Connected Health Survey!The Connected Health Survey is now closed. Thank you for your interest! In the digital age, there are so many devices, websites...reactionscomments
Beyond Exhaustion: How Life Changes with FatigueFatigue: It’s not “just being tired”, and it’s an experience that individuals living with a chronic health condition know all too well...reactions2comments
2 Skin Checks, 2 Biopsies, and 1 ExcisionAfter working as a community lead on SkinCancer.net for a few months, I decided it was definitely time for a skin check...reactions6comments
One in a MillionWhen I first heard about the opportunity to share my story, I was a little apprehensive, to be honest. "I'm not a...reactions3comments
Craving My Cousin's UPF Hat but Not the PriceA hat doesn’t do much good in a closet, or in the trunk of a car, but that’s where my two sun...reactionscomments
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
Disturbed Sleep Research OpportunityArizona State University is seeking sleep-disturbed cancer patients to participate in a research study. The purpose of the research is to determine...reactionscomments
When the Happiest Day of Your Life, Isn't!"Your PET scan came back clear." I heard those words about 2 months ago. But after finding out there was no cancer...reactions1comment
FDA Approves Immunotherapy Drug Libtayo for Advanced Cutaneous Squamous Cell CarcinomaOn September 28, 2018, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved Libtayo (cemiplimab-rwlc) for the treatment of metastatic or locally advanced...reactionscomments
How Much SPF Do I Really Need in My Sunscreen?When it comes to protecting myself from dangerous things, I tend to be super safe (go overboard). Recently, I have tended to...reactionscomments
Can Atypical Moles Become Skin Cancer?Atypical nevi, also called atypical moles or dysplastic nevi, have been associated with an increased risk of developing melanoma. However, the possibility...reactionscomments
What Sharing My Story on Instagram Taught MeEditorial note: All images were used with permission from Courtney Mangan's Instagram. Prior to my stage 3B cancer diagnosis, I didn’t really...reactionscomments
