UPF, The Next SPF?I am sorry to have to do this, but we have another acronym to deal with in the world of skincare and...reactionscomments
Wringing My Hands Over Confusing InstructionsOne of my tennis teams was called Mass Confusion because we were based in Massachusetts and we were confused (though we did...reactions1comment
Efudex vs. Cryosurgery: Timing is EverythingNumbers aren’t my thing. Some are more irritating than others. I lost count years ago as to the number of visits I...reactionscomments
Do This, Not ThatWhen it comes to skin cancer, there are a few things you can do to make yourself less at risk. These are...reactionscomments
When People Don't Seem to ListenI’m not going to name names, but not so long ago one of my family members came back from an outing with...reactionscomments
Smells Like Tanning Addiction to MeTan legs to your left. Golden brown arms to your right. Whether you’re standing in line at the grocery store or walking...reactionscomments
When the Bathroom is an Unsafe Place for Your SkinWe all talk about the dangers posed by the sun, but a dangerous place away from the sun, that is not usually...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
Sunburn and Sunscreen Myths....Don't Fall For Them!I had someone ask me a great question the other day. She mentioned that she had just gotten a spray tan to...reactions2comments
Guided MeditationMeditation has been shown to have multiple benefits on a person’s health, both physical and emotional. Regular meditation can help relieve pain...reactionscomments
Sunscreen Ingredients, Are They Safe?Is sunscreen safe? That’s a great question. A recent article on this site updated Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulations for over...reactions5comments
Sun ShunLife is certainly very interesting especially during the summer days! In younger years, my circle of friends was made up of those...reactionscomments
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
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
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
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
Understanding Clinical TrialsA clinical trial is a research study that is conducted to determine whether a specific medical intervention, such as a treatment, device...reactionscomments
Clinical Trial ParticipationEvery clinical trial is designed to look at a specific population, so each participant is required to have certain traits (eligibility criteria)...reactions1comment
