I Took Extra Time Off From Work to Heal...Surgery was the best treatment option for my diagnosis of dermatofibrosarcoma protuberans, or DFSP, and I required two surgeries 6 weeks apart...reactionscomments
Scalp Picking: Bad Habit or Disorder?...The top of your head, under your hair, can be one of the trickiest places to have skin cancer, pre-cancer, or patches...reactionscomments
Sunscreen in My Bloodstream...I used to love magic tricks whether it be pulling a rabbit out of a hat, or a quarter from behind an...reactionscomments
After Skin Cancer, Not Always Feeling So Pretty...I’m a little what some would call “over the hill,” but still I feel pretty good about myself. I feel pretty good...reactions3comments
Some Realities of Having Dermatofibrosarcoma Protuberans...I was diagnosed with dermatofibrosarcoma protuberans (DFSP), a rare form of skin cancer, a few months ago, and I had 2 surgical...reactionscomments
Sun Protection Gloves Have a Mind of Their Own...If you use hair ties, you might have the same problem with them that I have. They seem to disappear. As many...reactionscomments
Made it in the Shade? Sunglass Protection...Nothing says “cool” like a great pair of shades. In Southern California, where I grew up, picking out a good pair of...reactionscomments
Can Caffeine Reduce the Risk of Skin Cancer?...I don’t drink a lot of caffeine. In fact, most days I drink no caffeine. My favorite drink is water. Plain, unflavored...reactions9comments
Skin Cancer Advocacy at the Highest Levels...“So, why are we here today?” That one question launched my skin cancer advocacy mission. It wasn't asked by a family member...reactions2comments
Hats Off to Tennis Players Who Wear Hats...As a tennis fanatic, I am so happy to see Wimbledon back in full swing after its cancellation last year. The venerable...reactions1comment
Yikes with Efudex: many areas are out now!...I am a 73 year young woman. I have had Basal, Squamous and the last one being Melanoma. As I am writing...reactions2comments
Always on the Alert for People Making Skin Cancer...Now that I’ve had so much skin cancer, I can’t keep my mind from buzzing and beeping when I see someone doing...reactions2comments
Self-Advocacy in Skin Cancer Treatment...With more than twenty-five years' history of skin cancer, I can’t tell you how many procedures and surgeries I have had to...reactionscomments
Healthy Skin Month Giveaway Terms & Conditions...Official Rules, Terms and Conditions for the Healthy Skin Month Giveaway NO PURCHASE NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN. A PURCHASE DOES NOT...reactionscomments
Ask the Advocates: Mental Wellbeing After Diagnosis...We asked our advocates for their perspectives on the different emotions that come at each step of the skin cancer journey. In...reactionscomments
The Squamous Monster...Hello! I am new here and excited to be apart of a family that understands. I will make my story short as...reactions4comments
Delaying Treatment, With My Doctor's Permission...At the end of June, I had my six-month skin check with my dermatologist, Dr. Keller. I had a small area on...reactionscomments
When Good News Isn't Great News...Typically, receiving good news can make us feel great. Ecstatic, even. Like all is right in our world. But there are other...reactions6comments
Dangers of Using Sun for Vitamin D...My mother is 93 yrs old with invasive squamous cell carcinoma. She can’t take vitamin D orally, so she sits in the...reactions1comment
My Cancer: Surprise!...Hi. My name is Violet, what I thought was a pimple, turned out to be cancer. I had it removed the first...reactions5comments
