My Melanoma Nightmare: A Bump on My Head...It all started with a little bump on my scalp that I found in 2015 while my husband and I were in...reactions6comments
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...reactions4comments
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...reactions8comments
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...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...reactions7comments
19 and Diagnosed: Anna Keyes Story...If I've learned anything, it's that timing truly is everything. My roommate sophomore year of college was in charge of our campus...reactions2comments
The Stitch Matters!...I have had five surgeries for BCCs, seven other surgeries, and several other injuries that required stitches. I also have a tendency...reactions3comments
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...reactions10comments
The Importance of Self-Checks...When starting with a new dermatologist for your skin cancer, self-checks and self advocacy are important. ...reactionscomments
6-Month Follow-Up Appointments...In February 2021, I received a call from my general dermatologist informing me that I was being diagnosed with dermatofibrosarcoma protuberans (DFSP)...reactionscomments
The Unpredictability of Squamous Cell Carcinoma...I’ve had skin cancer since 1995. Early on, my skin cancer seemed pretty predictable-- every couple of years, I’d be in my...reactions10comments
New Diagnosis, New Treatment, Same Old Anxiety...I recently had my 6-month checkup with my dermatologist. While I’m happy that it seems that I’m getting new, suspicious areas at...reactionscomments
Surviving Divorce...In April 2022, my then-husband and I decided to separate after 12 years of marriage. While it was more my decision than...reactions2comments
The Last Chapter in Topical Medications Story: The Follow-up Visit...Once upon a time, I used topical chemotherapy and, long story short, I had no idea what I was doing. You may...reactions28comments
Skin Cancer Surgery...As a baby boomer from the early '50s through the '60s and living on Long Island, I have had plenty of sunburns...reactions12comments
It's All About the ITCH!...I've had three surgeries, five biopsies, and numerous fluorouracil episodes for multiple basal cell carcinomas. Frankly, I don't mind all the doctor...reactions2comments
Outdoor Exercise Tips for Skin Cancer Survivors...Growing up I played every sport imaginable, which meant a lot of outdoor exercise as a kid. Throughout high school and college...reactions8comments
Biopsy and Results: An Interview Part 2...One of the many wonderful things about the community is that we can find things in common between our stories. In part...reactionscomments
