Fall Sun ProtectionIt’s late in the 3rd quarter on a Saturday afternoon game and you have been sitting in direct sunlight for hours and...reactions8comments
Even the Worst Mohs Surgeries Fade into MemoryMost everyone likes a list. These can be top 10, or top 100. Or they can be “best of” or “worst of,”...reactions2comments
When Your Husband Has Skin Cancer: An InterviewIn 2017, my dad was diagnosed with melanoma on his shoulder. I remember that my parents told me casually, but my heart...reactionscomments
Saddened By a Melanoma DeathAs a skin cancer awareness advocate, I have made numerous posts on my Facebook page about my journey with skin cancer. Some...reactions1comment
Don't Blame the VictimI’m not the kind of person who puts everything on Facebook, but, in need of a lot of support, I recently posted...reactions12comments
A Skin Cancer Journey: Life Must Go OnI was first diagnosed with skin cancer in June 2018. Since that time, I have had three recurrences and other skin cancer...reactionscomments
What I Wish I Knew Then: Skin Cancer EditionSkin cancer and I were formally introduced in 2007. Prior to March of that year, my life was inundated with skin cancer...reactions8comments
Skin Cancer Awareness Month 2023May is Skin Cancer Awareness Month 2023! Fear is a common feeling among those with skin cancer – from fear of the...reactionscomments
Avoiding Skin Cancer in SummerIt is summertime - school is out, kids' sports are dominating weekends, and you are looking forward to that well-deserved week down...reactionscomments
Melanoma, Finally Some Good News!Sigh...it does get discouraging at times. When I read about another person with melanoma or a friend has it, or when I...reactionscomments
Walking Each Other HomeLately, I’ve been seeing a particular phrase frequently, and each time it stands out to me. The phrase intrigued me the first...reactions2comments
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
From Mole to Scar in One Short YearIt was exactly one year ago today that we soft-launched SkinCancer.net - hard to believe but it's true! Our team had spent...reactionscomments
A Less Invasive Treatment for Skin Cancer....Is It Right For You?Treatment for basal cell and squamous cell cancers can often include excising, or cutting out, the cancerous area. This sometimes leaves a...reactionscomments
I Get By With a Little Help From My FriendsI have to share about a time that hit me like a brick. I was in Philadelphia with other contributors and moderators...reactionscomments
The Stars (and Scars) Shone BrightlyYears ago, I had just started dating someone when he asked if I would like to attend a semi-formal work event with...reactionscomments
Sunscreen vs. Suntan Lotion: No ContestIt’s here again! Spring came! Along with it came the burning desire (no pun intended) to seek out the sun’s rays while...reactionscomments
What Are the Odds?I’m not a big fan of going to the doctor. Sometimes, though, I don’t have a choice. When I have a suspicious...reactions3comments
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
Giving the Gift of Your ExperienceThe holidays are upon us again, and so is the urge to make sure family and friends are suppressing the urge to...reactions2comments
