Too Busy for Self-CareIt seems that people today are busier than ever. Maybe that’s not true, but it sure feels that way to me. But are we putting our health at risk by... By Kim Hill2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Making Choices About Skin CancerWhen it comes to skin cancer, one word keeps coming to my mind and that is “choices.” I feel like I am always making choices when it comes to the... By Scott Matheny3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments6 comments
Video: How Not to Speak to Your Children About Safe Skin Care PracticesThoughts about talking to your children about skin cancer and skin protection:... By Scott Matheny1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Students on a Hot Slate RoofThe bittersweet feel of a sun-drenched fall afternoon reminded me of a crazy thing I used to do and a crazy thing that happened. It was the late 1970s, and... By Ronni Gordon3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
When Will Skin Health Get Its Day?Raised in the 80’s and 90’s, I don’t recall hearing all that much about the importance of staying healthy. Cigarettes were smoked in virtually every public building, National Wear Red... By April Pulliam2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Routine Skin Exams: Should They Be Recommended for the General Public?It recently occurred to me that I have gone for a routine physical examination on a yearly basis my entire life, or forty-seven years. As a child, I saw a... By Ashley Maddox4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments9 comments
Improve Your Physical Health, Not Just Skin HealthI’ll be the first to tell you to put on the sunscreen before stepping outside. Protecting your skin from UV exposure is the easiest and best way to prevent skin... By Devin Regan2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Cringing When I See Someone's Tanned SkinHad you asked me in 1995 if I thought tanning beds were a problem, I would have clutched my pearls and gasped, “How dare you?” Today, a different me would... By April Pulliam2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
Frustrating to Get Unclear Instructions from a ResidentI finally got an answer to a question that has been dogging me. But the answer was confusing, and I was left to unravel it for myself despite my best... By Ronni Gordon3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
I Feel Alone, I Am Not AloneIt’s predawn and dark. I am walking down my street. I hear owls and crickets. I see headlights in the distance. I feel the cool, early autumn breeze on my... By Scott Matheny2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments8 comments
My Dermatologist's Recommendations and My Attempts to Embrace ThemMy most recent skin cancer issue was in February 2022. It was not the first time I had a run-in with skin cancer. My dermatologist treated the situation through excision... By Ashley Maddox4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments8 comments
Coping with Skin Cancer and Multiple Health IssuesA diagnosis of skin cancer is often alarming, scary, and can make you feel mentally exhausted. All of this is multiplied for those who are coping with skin cancer and... By Kim Hill2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments7 comments
Don’t Keep Your Melanoma Diagnosis a SecretI’ve never been great about sharing any personal aspects of my life, regardless of who I’m speaking with. I tend to keep everything close to the chest. However, when it... By Devin Regan3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments10 comments
The Importance of Self-ChecksWhen starting with a new dermatologist for your skin cancer, self-checks and self advocacy are important. ... By Scott Matheny1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
6-Month Follow-Up AppointmentsIn February 2021, I received a call from my general dermatologist informing me that I was being diagnosed with dermatofibrosarcoma protuberans (DFSP) 1 week after getting a biopsy of a... By Amber Kromah, DMSc, PA-C2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Sun Damage at the Age of 11? Yes, It's Possible.I am a fair-haired, pale-skinned green-eyed adult who knows what UV rays do to the skin. In the 80s, I was a fair-haired, pale-skinned green-eyed sixth grader on vacation in... By April Pulliam3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments14 comments
Surviving DivorceIn April 2022, my then-husband and I decided to separate after 12 years of marriage. While it was more my decision than his, we both agreed that we are completely... By Amber Kromah, DMSc, PA-C2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
The Last Chapter in Topical Medications Story: The Follow-up VisitOnce upon a time, I used topical chemotherapy and, long story short, I had no idea what I was doing. You may find you are the main character in a... By April Pulliam2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments28 comments
Outdoor Exercise Tips for Skin Cancer SurvivorsGrowing up I played every sport imaginable, which meant a lot of outdoor exercise as a kid. Throughout high school and college I was a competitive track and field athlete... By Devin Regan3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments8 comments
Be Your Best Skin Cancer Advocate: Tips for Effectively AdvocatingWhen I was younger and more naïve, I used to go to the doctor like I was riding in the passenger seat of a car. Basically, I was just along... By Ashley Maddox4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments