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
Efudex Results: Great or Gross?...I want you to think about the last time you wore something new and got a compliment. It felt nice, didn’t it?...reactionscomments
Efudex: No Time Like the Present?...Efudex is one of the great mysteries of my life. I say that in all seriousness. The more I’ve used it, the...reactions10comments
Efudex Users Like You...New experiences usually bring about a case of the jitters. When it comes to our health, however, new and uncomfortable experiences, treatment...reactionscomments
You're Having Mohs Surgery? Advice For A Friend...“Guess who has a basal cell carcinoma?” my friend texted me last week. I was surprised and scared for her, and I...reactions22comments
The Emotional Impact of Skin Cancer...Skin cancer effects go far deeper than any scars. For most people dealing with the diagnosis, every day brings new struggles with...reactions7comments
My Melanoma Nightmare Part Two: A Hole in My Head...After learning my diagnosis, I met with my dermatologist who explained that melanoma is staged by thickness. My tumor measured 2.05mm, or...reactions1comment
A Squamous Cell Carcinoma Keratoacanthoma Recurrence...I have always considered myself a healthy person, I exercise regularly and eat fairly healthy. Skin cancer wasn’t even on my radar...reactions16comments
Be Your Best Skin Cancer Advocate: Tips for Effectively Advocating...When I was younger and more naïve, I used to go to the doctor like I was riding in the passenger seat...reactions2comments
How to Protect Your Skin Without Melting in Hot Weather...Everyone knows it’s been a very hot summer, and with temperatures this high, I would like nothing better than to dress for...reactions1comment
You Can Lead Them to Sunscreen, but You Can’t Make Them Use It...So, you have tried your darnedest. You have given it everything you have. You’ve preached until you are blue in the face...reactions3comments
The Waiting Game...Day 1: I perform a self check and I notice something suspicious. I call my doctor and the earliest I can be...reactions13comments
What Skin Cancer Has Taken from Me...My maternal grandfather had a real love for horses. When I was a child, he bought a few Tennessee Walking Horses and...reactions6comments
The Isolation of Efudex...If you are one of the many people visiting a dermatologist regularly, you will eventually meet up with the term actinic keratosis...reactions18comments
