It's Only Skin CancerI recently read a post where some members of our community felt the sting of having others minimize their skin cancer experience...reactions69comments
The Melanoma MomParenting with melanoma knocked on my door in 2007. I had unwittingly invited it into my life over the years through my...reactions1comment
Clinical Trial TerminologyThere are several terms that are commonly used when discussing clinical trials. Here are some that come up often:Adverse event: an undesirable...reactions1comment
Why Wasn’t I Chosen for a Clinical Trial?In any clinical trial, participants must meet certain criteria to be eligible to participate. There are two commonly used terms when describing...reactions1comment
A Word to Families and FriendsYou know the drill. “Do you have sunscreen on?” “You know that could be a bad mole?” “Did you reapply?” “You’re going...reactions2comments
Now You See It, Now You Don'tMany people spend an inordinate amount of time on hair, nails, and even wardrobes. Not enough, however, spend time on their skin...reactions1comment
A Great Doctor-Patient Relationship....It Can Be a Beautiful Thing“You were snoring.” I'll never forget hearing those words from my doctor. He chuckled as he said them. Did I mention this...reactions1comment
Biologics and Skin CancerIf you know someone with rheumatoid or psoriatic arthritis, chances are you’ve heard of biologics. These drugs are made from modified human...reactionscomments
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
Skin Protection Fatigue, The New SPFUgh, you know the drill. Put on sunscreen, reapply. Where’s my hat? We’re riding in a convertible? They chose Miami Beach for...reactions4comments
The Top, Top TenThere’s certainly no lacking of Top 10 lists. Top 10 Classic Rock Songs of All Time. Top 10 Bizarre Phobias People Suffer...reactions2comments
Can Children Get Skin Cancer?Skin cancer is much more common in adults, but children and teens can be diagnosed with it. In adults, most skin cancers...reactionscomments
The Clinical Trial Consent Form: Understanding Your Rights & ResponsibilitiesInformed consent is the term that signifies a person has been given information regarding all possible consequences for a treatment, including both...reactionscomments
Let's Talk NumbersNumbers have never really been my thing. My least favorite classes in high school and college were classes relating to numbers. Math?...reactionscomments
Skin Cancer FAQsSkin cancer affects nearly 3.4 million Americans each year, with more cases annually than breast, prostate, lung, and colon cancers combined. Start...reactionscomments
Talking With Your ChildrenMy children are both now in college. They have known about my skin cancer their entire lives. They have seen my scars...reactionscomments
Tips for Efudex UsersEfudex, or fluorouracil, has been an important part of my life for the last four years. Efudex, also known as Efudix, is...reactions192comments
Lesser Known Skin Cancers: Sebaceous CarcinomaSebaceous carcinoma is a cancer that begins in the sebaceous glands, small glands that are connected to the hair follicles in the...reactions3comments
The Power of a Phone Call3 rings. That's all it took before I answered the contact-less, but familiar, number on my phone. The woman on the other...reactions1comment
How Marti Saved Me: My Melanoma StoryI made what could have been the simplest but most important decision of my life in 2007. A quick phone call, a...reactionscomments
