Suspicious Spot On My Lip: Part 1...July was an eventful month this year. My sister got married, my son prepared to begin his freshman year in college, we...reactions2comments
Infrared Saunas and Skin Cancer: What Are the Links?...In recent years, infrared saunas have become increasingly popular for their detoxifying and relaxing benefits. According to some, infrared saunas can improve...reactionscomments
My Daily Dilemma: Another Skin Cancer Recurrence?...In June 2018, I had an unusual growth on my lower lip that was eventually diagnosed as squamous cell carcinoma. I was...reactions11comments
Efudex: A Probable Culprit in Mystery Outbreak...When I first got a sore on my lip, I didn’t know what it was, but I was certain that the itching...reactionscomments
When A Relative Is Diagnosed With Skin Cancer: Providing Comfort...Last week, my spin instructor asked me if I could please wait after class so she could talk to me. As I stood...reactions3comments
Community Thoughts: Who Discovered Your Skin Cancer?...Our community on Facebook gave us a huge response when we asked who discovered their skin cancer. Now, we’re sharing the results...reactionscomments
Nothing Like a Good Talk With Myself About Sun Protection While Exercising...As I was about to head out for a morning run on an already hot day, I said to me, myself, and...reactionscomments
Genie in a Bottle...of Sunscreen...A couple of months ago my daughter and I went on spring break to Cabo, and I was pretty proud of myself...reactions8comments
Changes in Attitudes (and Thinking)...Having skin cancer can change more than a few things in your life. When I was first diagnosed with skin cancer, I...reactionscomments
Sunscreen Tips...Sunscreen, yuck!! Very few things make my skin crawl like it, literally. I do not like it at all. Don’t get me...reactionscomments
A Friend Died...Again...It’s March 1, 2019. My friend died of cancer…again. This is not the first time, nor the second. In the midst of...reactions7comments
Wear Your Scars With Pride...I remember my mother having skin cancer surgery on her nose which left her with a huge scar and a disfigured shape...reactions9comments
Tanning: A Girl's Lesson Learned...Once upon a time, there was a young girl who liked the burn--she craved it, in fact. This same young girl believed...reactionscomments
Skin Cancer 101: Life Lessons...Skin cancer has been my teacher since 2007. I am enrolled in a class from which I can’t seem to graduate. I...reactions7comments
Protecting Yourself While Still Living Life to the Fullest...Awareness, for some, means wanting to protect yourself, as well as those around you, from the sun as much as possible. Other...reactionscomments
Coping with Reality: Dermatologist Visit Edition..."Everything off but your underwear, gown open to the back. We'll be back to get started in a few" - who knew...reactions2comments
Melanoma and Anxiety...Melanoma gives me anxiety. In my worst moments, when I am stressed by other things or when I am tired, it really...reactionscomments
Now You See It, Now You Don't...Many people spend an inordinate amount of time on hair, nails, and even wardrobes. Not enough, however, spend time on their skin...reactions1comment
My Mohs Surgery: Part 2...This post picks up from the point in my skin cancer Mohs surgery day after I was informed that the surgeon would...reactionscomments
Running with the Skin Cancer Warriors...Last Saturday, in the driving rain, I ran with a small but determined group of skin cancer warriors. As the Melanoma Research...reactionscomments
