You're Having Mohs Surgery? Advice For A Friend“Guess who has a basal cell carcinoma?” my friend texted me last week. I was surprised and scared for her, and I...reactions22comments
30 Year Survival Anniversary - A Time to CelebrateThirty years ago, I was diagnosed with malignant melanoma. Thirty years ago, my life changed. Thirty years ago, I changed my ways...reactionscomments
4 Simple Steps to Making the Most of Your AppointmentsHearing that you have cancer for the first time can be incredibly overwhelming. In fact, many patients feel that they are in...reactionscomments
Non-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
Biopsy and Freezing and Surgery? Oh My!The long Thanksgiving holiday was really good. My youngest daughter was home from college for five days, and she and I got...reactions5comments
Community Thoughts: Who Discovered Your Skin Cancer?Our community on Facebook gave us a huge response when we asked who discovered their skin cancer. Now, we’re sharing the results...reactionscomments
How Long for a Dermatologist Appointment?I recently read an article in Women’s Health about the difficulty patients experience trying to get an appointment with a dermatologist, even...reactions8comments
Dealing with the Fear of RecurrenceOnce you’ve had a diagnosis of skin cancer – whether melanoma, basal cell carcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma, or another type of skin...reactionscomments
Saying No to Treatment OptionIf you’ve received a diagnosis of basal cell or squamous cell carcinoma, you know how important it is to be diligent about...reactionscomments
New Relationship, Old DiagnosisAfter I was diagnosed and finished the battle, the next scariest thought was, “How do I explain to my next boyfriend that...reactionscomments
New Year, New You! 8 Ready-Made ResolutionsOut with the old and in with the new--that’s what they say, isn’t it? Another new year is right around the corner...reactions4comments
Skin Cancer--No Discrimination HereFair-haired and green-eyed, I was a prime candidate for developing skin cancer, and I did. Since having a malignant melanoma removed in...reactions3comments
My Christmas Wish ListWhen I was a kid, my Christmas wish list was mainly for toys I thought I just had to have. See it...reactionscomments
Not Always a Placebo! Types of Clinical TrialsWhen many people think of clinical trials, they may think of testing a new experimental drug or taking a placebo pill. But...reactionscomments
Not My Daughter's Skin CancerI’ve been taking this whole skin cancer thing personally. It’s not that I have been dwelling or feeling sorry for myself, but...reactionscomments
New Test Approved Can Detect Multiple Genetic Mutations in CancerThe U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved a new genetic test that can detect 324 different genes that are known...reactionscomments
Pass the Orange VegetablesTomorrow is Thanksgiving. You know the drill. Food, football, family, fun, it’s a time to celebrate. Lots to eat, to watch, there’s...reactionscomments
Tell Your Story!Lung cancer. Breast cancer. Prostate cancer. Colorectal cancer. Bladder cancer. Cancers of the blood. All of these are cancers that many people...reactionscomments
Will I Need to Pay to Be in a Clinical Trial?Clinical trials can provide an opportunity for patients to receive the latest treatment, provide a new treatment option for those whose previous...reactionscomments
Lesser Known Skin Cancers: Ocular MelanomaWhen you think of melanoma, you probably think of cutaneous melanoma (melanoma of the skin). However, did you know that ocular melanoma...reactionscomments
