The Stars (and Scars) Shone BrightlyYears ago, I had just started dating someone when he asked if I would like to attend a semi-formal work event with him that was taking place a couple of...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 can be in a constant state of change...reactionscomments
Participating in a Clinical TrialNow that you know what a clinical trial is, let's review some of the details behind participation in one and what you should expect to experience as a trial participant...reactionscomments
5 Things to Avoid Saying to Skin Cancer PatientsSkin cancer comes in several forms and so do the responses to diagnoses. If you are a skin cancer patient or if you know someone who has been diagnosed with...reactionscomments
Squamous Cell Cancer of the TongueWhen I got squamous cell cancer of the tongue after I got squamous cell cancer of the skin, I thought they were related, but it turns out that they are...reactionscomments
Top SunscreensWith skin cancer being the most common cancer in the United States, you're probably wondering what the best way to protect yourself is. While keeping yourself out of the sun...reactionscomments
But, What If I Cannot Afford to See a Dermatologist?So, you are doing everything that is recommended. You are committed to good sun care practices. You wear SPF 30 or more broad spectrum sunscreen.You tried to avoid prolonged exposure...reactionscomments
Basics to Clinical TrialsIn a world of instant and constantly measured experiences, rankings matter. If a hotel, a restaurant, or a shop had a 4.5/5 star rating from its patrons, it sounds like...reactionscomments
Skin Cancer and Other Health ConditionsDealing with skin cancer and its treatment can be significant, and for many people who are diagnosed with skin cancer, it’s not the only health condition they are managing. In...reactionscomments
A Tanning Salon Membership and the Best Gift EverMy youngest daughter recently turned 20. She is at the age where many people still feel invincible like nothing bad would ever happen to them. I love her dearly and adore...reactionscomments
A Shout-out to Pasty GirlsAs a kid, I never wanted to wear sunscreen. I hated the smell, and the greasy feel it gave to my skin. Unfortunately, it was a necessary step before any...reactionscomments
Thankful for Nurses at the DermatologistMy dermatologists are great--truly they are. Standing behind them, though, quite literally, are the people who have the last word with me in my skin care. The nurses in my...reactionscomments
Sunscreen CollectionBack in April, there was still a patch of snow in the front yard. I live in Buffalo, NY where it can be sunny and in the 50’s making one...reactionscomments
From Mole to Scar in One Short YearIt was exactly one year ago today that we soft-launched SkinCancer.net - hard to believe but it's true! Our team had spent the previous months researching and learning and generally...reactionscomments
7 Tips for Loving Your SkinFor 36 years, my skin was just something I covered with make-up, moisturizers, and clothing in my attempts to model current trends. I never reflected on how big a role...reactionscomments
Dermatology Visit: An Inside LookWelcome to a bird's eye view of part of a dermatologist visit. My doctor agreed to let me film part of my appointment so you could see the depth at...reactionscomments
12 Ways to Say: Awareness MattersIf there's one thing we know, it's that people don't know enough about skin cancer. In honor of Skin Cancer and Melanoma Awareness Month 2018, here are 12 quotes that...reactionscomments
The Isolation of EfudexIf you are one of the many people visiting a dermatologist regularly, you will eventually meet up with the term actinic keratosis. Hopefully, your experience will be limited to seeing...reactions11comments
An Accidental Advocate....Who Sometimes Wants To QuitI never intended to be an advocate for skin cancer awareness. In fact, it had never crossed my mind. That all changed when a post I made on Facebook in...reactions7comments
The Emotional Toll of Chronic IllnessTrigger WarningThe content includes information related to mental and emotional distress and it might be upsetting to some people. If you or someone you know have thoughts of suicide, have...reactionscomments
