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...reactions6comments
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
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...
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...reactions41comments
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
Community Health Leaders...In order to stay up to date on the latest treatments, drug discovery, clinical studies, and how to cope with skin cancer...
The Trouble with Tracking Death Rates in Basal and Squamous Cell Carcinoma...Skin cancers — specifically nonmelanomas like basal cell carcinoma (BCC) and squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) — are the most common types of...reactions5comments
Research Makes a Difference with Melanoma...I remember when I was first diagnosed with melanoma in June 1988. There were not many treatment options offered to me. Basically...reactions1comment
Skin Cancer Memes...Living with skin cancer comes with a unique set of experiences, from personal victories to frustration with friends and family members who...reactionscomments
Radiation: Let's Talk Side Effects...Every treatment comes with its own set of side effects. Radiation-induced side effects are thought to be terrifying burns and mutations from...reactions2comments
