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
7 Tips for Loving Your SkinFor 36 years, my skin was just something I covered with make-up, moisturizers, and clothing in my attempts to model current trends...reactionscomments
Sneak Attack!!! Melanomas Don’t Take Time OffSeptember 23, it’s a huge day for me. It’s my son’s birthday, my first born. Also, it’s the beginning of fall. Baseball...reactionscomments
Dealing with My ScarsI had my first surgical procedure in 1988, which left a large, unclosed wound on my forearm. Since that time, I had...reactions2comments
How Can We Talk To Friends About Skin Cancer Dangers?I recently saw a Facebook post from a friend. She mentioned that she had X number of weeks left to get a...reactions3comments
Melanoma and Mental HealthCompassion fatigue is defined as “a state of exhaustion and dysfunction – biologically, psychologically, and socially – as a result of prolonged...reactionscomments
One Step Forward, Five Steps BackToday, I’m angry. Typically, I’m an even-keeled person. Usually I have a positive outlook. Today I’m not, and today I don’t. My...reactionscomments
Age Spots By Any Other NameI remember exactly when it happened. I was driving to school, and I caught a glimpse of my hand wrapped around the...reactions2comments
Community Thoughts: Age of DiagnosisIf there’s one thing we absolutely love, it’s hearing from our community! In September, we took to Facebook to find out who...reactionscomments
My Current Challenge, Part 3Following up from Part 1 and Part 2 of My Current Challenge: It’s August 7 and yesterday I got this news as...reactions2comments
In Sickness, In HealthThis April, my husband and I will celebrate eight years of marriage and thirteen years as a couple. Reflecting on our time...reactionscomments
Taking Vitamin Supplements to Try to Help Prevent Skin CancerCan taking a vitamin supplement help to prevent skin cancers? That was a question I had several years ago. At that time...reactions6comments
Sometimes the Little Things Can Get to YouSometimes, the effects of skin cancer come in little pings. Or as I said previously (mixing my metaphors here), as a drip...reactionscomments
What to Say to Me When You Discover I am a Skin Cancer PatientI don’t like skin cancer. I don’t like having it. I don’t like worrying about it. I don’t like trying to prevent it. I...reactions4comments
Thankful for Skin Cancer?Although being thankful can (and should) be practiced year around, Thanksgiving is an especially good time for people to count their blessings...reactions4comments
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
12 Ways to Say: Awareness MattersIf there's one thing we know, it's that people don't know enough about skin cancer. In honor of Skin Cancer and Melanoma...reactionscomments
How Ruminating Can Make You SufferI’m not sure what makes worry spike and then subside. It could be something I say to myself, or a few words...reactionscomments
Practicing Long-Term MonitoringMany of our community members feel that awareness is about self-advocacy and diligence. Monitoring yourself or your loved ones for skin cancer...reactionscomments
Tanners: Who's to Say We Deserved It?Whether you seek advice for your particular skin cancer, want tips for coping with anxiety, or seek to share your experiences, the...reactions2comments
