Sunscreen CollectionBack in April, there was still a patch of snow in the front yard. I live in Buffalo, NY where it can...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
Glossary of TermsAcral lentiginous melanoma – also called subungual melanoma, this type of cancer is found on non hair-bearing surfaces of the body, such...reactionscomments
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
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...reactionscomments
Downtown to Beach Town: Forty Years in NursingSince I was a little girl, I wanted to be a Nurse! I cannot remember wanting to grow up and ever becoming...reactionscomments
Melanoma Monday: The Today Show Tries to Break Guinness World RecordOn Monday, May 7th, the Today Show is going to try to break the Guinness World Record for “Most people applying sunscreen...reactionscomments
Off to Albany for Skin Cancer AdvocacyDuring the summer of 2012 I worked part time for the American Cancer Society (ACS) while I was pursuing my Master’s Degree...reactionscomments
Say Yes to the Dress and No to the TanSpring is here and somewhere out there a prom dress is being fitted, a limousine is being reserved, and a photographer is...reactionscomments
Spring Break with Cancer and FriendsAbout 4 months ago, I was asked to go on a spring break trip. It wasn’t skiing, it wasn’t hiking, it was...reactionscomments
Proceed With CautionThis past weekend, I went to Talladega. My daughter had told me she really, really wanted to go and it happened to...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
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
The Stigma“That’s me?!”, I exclaimed. I remember the first time that I realized that my hair was thinning up top. I had just...reactionscomments
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
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
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
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
Solar Eclipse Reminds Us About Sun SafetyThe Great American Solar Eclipse reminded those in the U.S. how damaging the sun can be, without protection – special “Eclipse glasses”...reactionscomments
