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...reactions1replyCoping
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...reactions1replyCoping
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...reactions5repliesAwarenessHealthcare 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...reactions2repliesTips & 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...reactionscomments
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...reactions1reply
Driving ...I was told previously by the plastic surgeon that I was probably getting my sun from driving. I’m not driving much now...reactions1reply
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...reactions1comment
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?...reactions4repliesAwarenessTips & 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...reactions2comments
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...reactions1reply
General health ...Skin cancer issues impact how we take care of our skin, but how does it impact the way you manage your overall...reactions1reply
Do you journal? ...Someone recently recommended that I start a journal on how I’m feeling about my skin each day. Originally, I was like nah...reactions1replyCopingAwareness
How to deal with friends who continue to burn after skin cancer...I have a friend who has had multiple skin cancers. I continue to see her burning. I know that she applies sun...reactions9repliesAwarenessFriends & FamilyTips & Advice
Make-up with sun protection ...I am interested in learning about more make-up options with sun protection. I have found a few that I’ll share. 1. Physicians...reactions2repliesTips & Advice
When Radiation May Not Be Right for You...“Well, you’re a radiation therapist. You will always recommend treating with radiation!” That’s not always true. I understand that skin cancer therapies...reactions1comment
Do you wear a broad-brimmed hat?...I wear a baseball hat every day but it offers limited protection over my ears and neck. How do you protect those...reactions7repliesPreventionTips & Advice
Preparing for Skin Cancer Surgery...Let’s face it: skin surgery can be traumatic. The thought of a nearly-complete-stranger removing parts of my skin makes me cringe. It...reactions18comments
New Treatment I've Never Had...After 280+ surgeries (50% were Mohs), melanoma, and hundreds of actinic keratoses frozen I was down and depressed and had to do...reactions1comment
Is this a sign of skin cancer?...Hi everyone today I suddenly spotted a dark mark that looks like a birthmark but I failed to recall I had one...reactions3replies
