The Advocacy Roller Coaster...In March of 2017, I worked alongside a handful of other skin cancer survivors to help launch SkinCancer.net. I have shared my...reactionscomments
Lesser Known Skin Cancers: Ocular Melanoma...When you think of melanoma, you probably think of cutaneous melanoma (melanoma of the skin). However, did you know that ocular melanoma...reactionscomments
Community Team...Welcome to Health Union's Community Team. Our Community Team is made up of a diverse group of employees of Health Union who...
Understanding Mental Health and Mental Health Resources...Living with a chronic illness is about more than just physical symptoms. It also impacts how you think, feel, and act. For...
Skin Cancer Awareness: What I Wish I'd Known...I have been battling skin cancer and the repercussions of habitual tanning since 2007. I have learned some devastating lessons and cultivated...reactionscomments
Health Resources...Living with a chronic health condition can be challenging, frustrating, and tiring. You might feel like your life is on hold. Frequent...
Should You Engage With Strangers About Skin Cancer?...Recently, I was in a group on social media where someone asked about tanning while on a certain medication. Along with myself...reactions8comments
The Perfect Shirt Is Hard to Find...A friend who had leukemia titled her blog, “Cancer Banter: Diagnosis, Treatment, Remission…and the quest for the perfect purse." Most women can...reactionscomments
What’s in Your Beach Bag?...Sunny days and warm weather will be here before you know it. For those trips to the lake or beach, there are...reactionscomments
Only 6 Months to Live: A Story of Survival...I was diagnosed with stage 4 malignant melanoma when I was 53. I used to tan a lot, like both outside and...reactions1comment
Top Sunscreens...With skin cancer being the most common cancer in the United States, you might wonder how to best protect yourself. While seeking...reactions5comments
Back on the Set...“Cut,” the director yelled to the small crowd of extras posing as churchgoers. As I climbed back to my original position, I...reactionscomments
But, What If I Cannot Afford to See a Dermatologist?...So, you are doing everything that is recommended. You are committed to good sun care practices. You wear SPF 30 or more...reactionscomments
Efudex: Um, When Am I Done?...The instructions for most prescriptions are straightforward. The labels explain when and how to take them and for how long. It’s not...reactions43comments
Stop Saying My Cancer Is the "Good Kind"...If I had a dollar for every time I’ve heard, "That’s the kind of cancer to get," I could actually pay some...reactionscomments
Learning to Speak Up When Something Feels Wrong...We often trust our doctors to know what’s right, and to make sure everything is perfect with our health. And, we should...reactions2comments
Skin Cancer and Isolation...Sometimes I feel alone. I feel alone because I am the only person I know in my offline life who ever talks...reactions7comments
Topical Treatment for Squamous Cell Carcinoma...I was diagnosed with squamous cell carcinoma on my nose more than 20 years ago. I was referred to a Mohs surgeon...reactions1comment
Fear Less about Radiation Treatments...As a radiation therapist, I have found that many people are intimidated by radiation treatments for non-melanoma skin cancer. Let's go over...reactionscomments
