Take Heart, Dear AdvocatesMy skin cancer journey began in 2007 with a melanoma diagnosis, and my advocating against tanning began a few years later when...reactionscomments
Ask the Advocates: Mental Wellbeing After DiagnosisWe asked our advocates for their perspectives on the different emotions that come at each step of the skin cancer journey. In...reactionscomments
The Unpredictability of Squamous Cell CarcinomaI’ve had skin cancer since 1995. Early on, my skin cancer seemed pretty predictable-- every couple of years, I’d be in my...reactions8comments
How Do I Feel?A skin cancer diagnosis stinks. It is scary. One goes through a myriad of emotions that begin the first day you hear...reactionscomments
Skin Cancer and Sun Protection for FirefightersIn February 2018, researchers from the "Firefighter Cancer Initiative" published new information about the risk of skin cancer for firefighters. According to...reactionscomments
Skin Cancer 101: Life LessonsSkin cancer has been my teacher since 2007. I am enrolled in a class from which I can’t seem to graduate. I...reactions7comments
UPF ClothingSun safety recommendations often focus on avoiding direct sunlight and lathering on sunscreen with a high SPF value, however, there is more...reactionscomments
My Diagnosis JourneyI was diagnosed with malignant melanoma during the summer of 1988. My thirty-year survival anniversary is this year! I often am asked...reactionscomments
How To Talk To Children About Your Skin CancerDiscussing cancer with children can be a daunting task. It may be tempting to want to shield children from the overwhelming, even...reactionscomments
Bahama Breezes and Skin CancerOver my daughter’s Christmas break from college, we went to the Bahamas for a week. Going on a beach vacation has been...reactions2comments
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
Traveling During Cancer Treatment“Can I travel between immunotherapy treatments?” “Is an airplane safe after chemo?” “How do I bring my medications through airport security?” If...reactionscomments
Facing FebruaryFebruary got here before I knew what was happening this year. When February hits, so does the fever. Days are getting just...reactions5comments
It's All In The FamilySkin cancer is not just an individual and personal issue for me. It is a family issue and in a larger sense...reactionscomments
7 Things to Know About Hospice“Hospice” can be a scary word for patients and families, but in reality it is a wonderful service that offers so much...reactionscomments
Test Result Anxiety - The Adult VersionRemember when you were in school and had just taken a really hard test? And how anxious you were while waiting to...reactions5comments
Biopsy and Results: An Interview Part 2One of the many wonderful things about the community is that we can find things in common between our stories. In part...reactionscomments
Sun Exposure While DrivingDid you know that the average American spends 55 minutes per day behind the wheel, typically driving about 15,000 miles per year?...reactions3comments
Here We Go, Yet AgainYou’d think it would get easier. I had just walked in the door after work. I hadn’t slept well the night before...reactions5comments
Melanoma RecurrenceEven after successful treatment, an individual’s battle with skin cancer may not be over. Once an individual has been diagnosed and treated...reactionscomments
