10 Things You Should Know About Clinical TrialsEach year thousands of clinical trials occur. Learning about clinical trials can feel like you are learning a new language. The good...reactionscomments
Making the Most Out of Your Dermatologist VisitYou go to the dentist once a year for a checkup, so why not the dermatologist? Since the condition of your skin...reactionscomments
My Skin Cancer FriendsFor a few years, my daughter had a favorite t-shirt and wore it every time we went shopping. On the front, in...reactions2comments
Healthcare Obstacles & the LGBTQ+ CommunityEditor’s Note: LGBTQ+ stands for people who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, or queer. To learn more about gender identity, check...reactionscomments
She Had Me in Stitches, but Nobody Was LaughingRonald Reagan was president. Michael Jordan was the darling of the sports world. I was in California, living the dream. No one...reactions2comments
Tanning: Reasoning Now, No Regrets LaterIt’s coming. The calendar might make you think otherwise, but it’s just around the corner. What is it? Tanning season. You know...reactions3comments
To Drink, or Not Drink, Water for the SkinAt the end of a travel day in the holiday season, I wanted a cup of coffee when I got to the...reactionscomments
8 Ways I've Learned to Cope with the Trauma of a Late-Stage Cancer DiagnosisBeing a cancer patient is difficult, and I would argue that being a young adult cancer patient is infinitely more difficult. I...reactions2comments
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
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
Did My Prescription Medication Give Me Skin Cancer?I saw a headline not too long ago that I found unsettling. It wasn’t a recent article, as it was dated June...reactionscomments
In 6 WordsWe've all been in a meeting, a presentation, a class where we've been challenged to create an "Elevator Speech." I've had an...reactionscomments
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
I Love You. Don't Tan.It feels a little early to talk about base tans and tanning salon packages. If you’re a former tanning addict and skin...reactionscomments
The American Cancer Society Issues 2020 Report on CancerThe American Cancer Society (ACS) recently released its report, Cancer Statistics, 2020. The report found that the death rate from cancer in...reactions1comment
Skin Cancer Is Cancer, Despite What Some People SayI am familiar with the recommendation to not go on social media at night, because it can keep you from sleeping well...reactions22comments
See You Soon, Efudex!You know how you can just tell when things are about to go south? That little voice in the far reaches of...reactions7comments
A Day in the LifeAs a malignant melanoma survivor, the thoughts of skin cancer never quite go away. My scars are a constant reminder of this...reactionscomments
How To Not Beat Yourself Up (Part 1)If you’ve ever been too hard on yourself, you’re not alone. When it comes to skin cancer, this can manifest as, “I...reactionscomments
Making Headway With Our Youth“Wait an hour to swim after you eat.” “Don’t run with scissors.” “Eat all your food, there are starving children in (name...reactionscomments
