Self compassion ...The other night I made a big blunder, and then today I just said, you are doing the best you can. Keep walking and do not criticize your actions right...reactions11repliesCoping
If you could have a do-over with regard to skin care, what would you do?...In golf, we call it a mulligan. We get the chance to hit another ball when the first one goes afoul of our intended aim. What about you? What would...reactions8repliesAwarenessPrevention
Routine Skin Exams: Should They Be Recommended for the General Public?...It recently occurred to me that I have gone for a routine physical examination on a yearly basis my entire life, or forty-seven years. As a child, I saw a...reactions9comments
Wrong diagnosis?...5 year ago I had a mole on my upper lip removed with laser. The dermotologist noticed a little bump on my nose and asked if he should remove that...reactions6replies
What do you tell others when they ask you about good sun care practices?...If you had three minutes on an elevator to pitch your ideas about good sun care, what would you say?...reactions12repliesAwarenessFriends & FamilyTips & Advice
Improve Your Physical Health, Not Just Skin Health...I’ll be the first to tell you to put on the sunscreen before stepping outside. Protecting your skin from UV exposure is the easiest and best way to prevent skin...reactions2comments
Cringing When I See Someone's Tanned Skin...Had you asked me in 1995 if I thought tanning beds were a problem, I would have clutched my pearls and gasped, “How dare you?” Today, a different me would...reactions4comments
Removal of a Melanoma (Nose Cancer)...The melanoma growth was on the bridge of the nose, I had had it for many years. The was a biopsy taken back in 2007, and the result was sun...reactions3comments
Frustrating to Get Unclear Instructions from a Resident...I finally got an answer to a question that has been dogging me. But the answer was confusing, and I was left to unravel it for myself despite my best...reactions1comment
Where is your "happy place?"...I think so much of dealing with the unknown and complexities of skin cancer involves finding one's "happy place." This could be a location, such as the mountains or a...reactions3repliesCopingMental Health
I Feel Alone, I Am Not Alone...It’s predawn and dark. I am walking down my street. I hear owls and crickets. I see headlights in the distance. I feel the cool, early autumn breeze on my...reactions8comments
Do you skip days of applying sunscreen? If so, why and when?...As I sit here in my dark room. It is nearly 9:00am and raining outside. The last think I am thinking about is applying sunscreen. What say you?...reactions6repliesPreventionTips & Advice
Losing Control ...Do you ever feel like you have lost control of your life to skin cancer? I had an appointment scheduled at MD Anderson for end of October. I was totally...reactions3repliesCoping
When you think about skin cancer do you see it as something not to worry about or something that will never be gone from your mind?...My mind goes from obsessing about my skin to not giving it a second thought. What about you?...reactions10repliesAwarenessDiagnosis
My Dermatologist's Recommendations and My Attempts to Embrace Them...My most recent skin cancer issue was in February 2022. It was not the first time I had a run-in with skin cancer. My dermatologist treated the situation through excision...reactions8comments
Coping with Skin Cancer and Multiple Health Issues...A diagnosis of skin cancer is often alarming, scary, and can make you feel mentally exhausted. All of this is multiplied for those who are coping with skin cancer and...reactions7comments
Vitamin D ...I assume most if not all of us are maintaining limited sun exposure. Has your doctor asked you to take a Vitamin D supplement?...reactions3repliesDiet & NutritionSide Effects
What is the worst part about Efudex treatments and how do you deal with it?...So curious to know....reactionsrepliesCopingTopical MedicationTreatment
Does your skin situation affect the way that you plan your travel/vacation plans?...Hawaii was brought up as a possible vacation spot and I gave pause. What about you? Are you vacation plans affected by your skin care regimen?...reactions7repliesTravelPrevention
Don’t Keep Your Melanoma Diagnosis a Secret...I’ve never been great about sharing any personal aspects of my life, regardless of who I’m speaking with. I tend to keep everything close to the chest. However, when it...reactions10comments
