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
My Current Challenge, Part 1I wasn’t sure if I was going to write about this. I was fine when I was writing about things that happened...reactions2comments
Nighttime Worry, Insomnia, and Skin Cancer: Part 1The National Cancer Institute (NCI) estimates that between a third and half of all cancer patients suffer from insomnia. Not only this...reactions1comment
Mohs Surgery and Thankful for the NursesI picked my Mohs surgeon, but I didn’t pick the nurse who helped me get through the procedure. Think about it. If you’re...reactionscomments
Bahama Breezes and Skin CancerOver my daughter’s Christmas break from college, we went to the Bahamas for a week. Going on a beach vacation has been...reactions2comments
My First Cancer Scare - Post NEDI was 19 when I was diagnosed with melanoma. After several surgeries and many, many stitches, I became NED (No evidence of...reactions2comments
The Blame GameI recently had a small area of basal cell carcinoma removed. It was the first cancerous area that I’ve had in almost...reactions3comments
My Diagnosis JourneyI was diagnosed with malignant melanoma during the summer of 1988. My thirty-year survival anniversary is this year! I often am asked...reactionscomments
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
Dear Younger, Sun-Loving MeThere are many things I wish I knew when I was younger, before I had skin cancer. Here is the list of...reactionscomments
When a Melanoma Death Hits a NerveAfter years of being divorced and single, and going on many bad dates, I finally met a nice guy. He’s tall, intelligent...reactions2comments
UV Protection TipsMost information about UV protection is widely disseminated and includes the below tips from The Skin Cancer Foundation. Lesser known factors that...reactionscomments
No More Living Scared: My Skin Cancer ManifestoWorry is exhausting. When I say “exhausting,” I mean it will suck the very life from your body and leave you physically...reactionscomments
Skin Cancer, A Traumatic JourneySkin cancer is traumatic. For years I have been listening to our community. I have been hearing your stories. I have been...reactions6comments
