Too much sun over the weekend?...The holiday weekend is in the books. Did anyone get too much sun? How did it happen?...Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesPreventionAwareness
Bedside Manner ...In my opinion, it is critical for a doctor I’m working with to have good bedside manner. I’m looking for a positive, upbeat doctor. Sure, I need to know the...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesHealthcare Team
Is this skin cancer? ...I have had this for a few days now. At first it looked like a mosquito bite and was itchy like one. Now its raised like a crater with scaly...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesDiagnosis
Second opinion? ...A few months ago I was seeing a dermatologist that was very young, and he seemed overwhelmed by my biopsy results. I picked up on his stress, and it caused...Reactions0reactionsComments4 replies
Protecting Your Hands from the Sun...My hands are a mess. I don’t mean they are messy, but I can see the effects of the sun every time I look at them: Brown patches and spots...Reactions0reactionsComments13 comments
A Deep Dark Tan and a Hair Salon Hero...While I was at a hair appointment recently, I noticed one of the other customers in the salon. She stood out from the other customers, to me at least, because...Reactions0reactionsComments7 comments
Lightweight spf material ...I wish someone (with a lot of start up money) would design a new SPF fabric that lets your skin breathe and is comfortable. A well known Australian brand are...Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesTips & Advice
Was your diagnosis difficult? ...The first time I had skin cancer there seemed to be confusion about what was wrong with my lip. I saw a nurse practitioner first, and she diagnosed me with...Reactions0reactionsComments3 replies
Fear ...About three years ago, I had surgery for skin cancer on my bottom lip. Then, back-to-back, I had three more excision surgeries on my bottom lip. At the time, the...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesCoping
Healthy stress management ...I recently had surgery, and during those months of stress, I gained 15 pounds. Ugh! I know that exercise helps with stress, but I quit going to the gym during...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesCoping
Are you pale? ...I was in Starbucks recently and the barista said your skin is beautiful, but you are so pale. I just stood there feeling stupid. But how do you respond to...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesCoping
Are people you work with/for sensitive to your skin care needs?...I just worked on a television production where I was outside all day. I told the hair and make up team about my skin cancer and they were very helpful...Reactions0reactionsComments5 repliesAwarenessHealthcare TeamWork & Employment
Managing spray sunscreen ...My dermatologist said lotion on my face but spray to cover my body. I have spray sunscreen covering every inch of my bathroom. About once a week I have to...Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesTips & Advice
The 2024 Social Health Awards Program...Editorial Note: Nominations for 2024 are now closed. We are very excited to announce the launch of the 2024 Social Health Awards program! The Social Health Awards is an awards...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
You have insomnia? ...I’ve had insomnia off and on for years. When I have skin issues, it is very hard for me to sleep. I recently found a sleep supplement—sleep support plus—from mind...Reactions0reactionsComments1 replies
Driving ...I was told previously by the plastic surgeon that I was probably getting my sun from driving. I’m not driving much now, but it’s still on my mind. I live...Reactions0reactionsComments1 replies
Sun-Safe Practices: The Kids Are Getting It!...I’m kind of excited right now. I have been advocating for sun safe-practices for several years now, and it can get discouraging at times. It’s difficult to see progress past...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Who is happy when you look outside and it's overcast?...As an avid wildlife/landscape photographer I like the sun. As a skin cancer survivor, I am wary of it. How about you?...Reactions0reactionsComments4 repliesAwarenessTips & Advice
Trena Brown's Second Act...As we wrapped up the first of what would become several interview sessions, I asked Trena Brown to reflect on her melanoma journey. Trena will be the first to tell...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Onco-psychology...I told my surgeon recently that my surgical scar was healing but my mind was still suffering. She recommended an onco-psychologist, a mental health care professional specializing in cancer. I...Reactions0reactionsComments1 replies
