Face-Palms and Riding Mowers...Yard work is rolling to a close soon, for some of you that is. Those of us in the steamy and stubborn...reactionscomments
Mohs Surgery: I’m Too Young – Right?...Back when I had my first Mohs surgery, I noticed something – I seemed to be the youngest person in the waiting...reactionscomments
Squamous Cell Cancer of the Tongue...When I got squamous cell cancer of the tongue after I got squamous cell cancer of the skin, I thought they were...reactionscomments
Participation Not Requested, Thanks to No Skin Cancer!...I recently received an email informing me of an upcoming focus group related to skin cancer and asking if I would be...reactions1comment
A Little Bit of Knowledge Both Good and Bad...While it’s good to know about signs of skin cancer, sometimes a little bit of knowledge can be worse than no knowledge...reactions4comments
If I’ve Never Had Skin Cancer, Why Should I Worry?...Having had skin cancer twice doesn’t make me an expert. Yet, I often hear friends say, “If I’ve never had skin cancer...reactions1comment
Diagnosed With Skin Cancer...Now What?...You’ve done the right thing by making an appointment to have your doctor look at a suspicious place on your skin, after...reactionscomments
Living with Efudex: The Price of Tanning...Efudex is an integral part of many skin cancer patients' lives. Many of those who have been introduced to it know well...reactionscomments
2 Years NED, Still Not Relieved...Being a survivor is hard work. You expect this overwhelming relief when the surgeons finally get it all. You anticipate that day...reactionscomments
From Baby Oil to Squamous Cell Carcinoma...I realize now that mother knew best when she said to stop using baby oil and a reflector and get out of...reactions1comment
How to Talk to Others about Skin Cancer...“Put him against the car, cuff him, and stick him in the unmarked squad car.” Those were the director’s words to me...reactions7comments
A Skin Cancer Diagnosis: Walking in Denial...I was first diagnosed with skin cancer in June 2018. A that time, I took the ostrich with its head in the...reactions26comments
Marci Kallick...Marci Kallick is a patient advocate who believes we all, as patients, must stand up and protect our health through education. After...
From Head to Toe, Skin Cancer Can Appear in Unexpected Places...The places where I didn’t know you could get skin cancer – inside your outer ear and under your toenail – are...reactionscomments
I'm A Survivor?...Survivor. What a beautiful, powerful, strong word. The word ‘survivor’ to me has always made me think of someone who has overcome...reactions4comments
Maintaining Sun Protective Habits for Life...When I was first diagnosed with melanoma, sun protection was the only thing on my mind. At that moment I re-prioritized my...reactions1comment
Skin Cancer and My Mortality...I recently saw a forum online that asked the question of “What Song Will Be Your Funeral Song?” This question may initially...reactions1comment
Ringing the Bell—A Personal Reflection...“After today’s treatment, you’re finished.” My oncologist paused, a smile on his face. For a moment, I thought I misunderstood him. Finished?...reactions3comments
Test Result Anxiety - The Adult Version...Remember when you were in school and had just taken a really hard test? And how anxious you were while waiting to...reactions5comments
The Drip, Drip, Drip of Skin Cancer...The feeling when I head to the dermatologist is usually a level below apprehension but above mere curiosity. What will she find...reactions9comments
