Medically Cleared for Exercise...During my first appointment with my new dermatologist in February 2021, she decided to take a biopsy of my “ugly bump”. This...reactions1comment
The Basics Behind the Mask-and-Sunscreen Combo...I'm afraid I have fallen into the face-mask trap more than a few times lately. There is just something about the security...reactions1comment
Why Worrying At a Spot is Not Helpful...To worry at something: to pull, twist, or bite (something) repeatedly “The dog was in the corner worrying at a bone.” (Merriam-Webster)...reactionscomments
Radiation Therapy vs. Your Insurance...We know how expensive a trip to the doctor’s office can be. It's even more costly when you’re seeing a specialist, like...reactions1comment
Melanoma Again...I was first diagnosed in 1998. I had a small spot on my arm that was very itchy. My doctor said he...reactions13comments
More Than a Mole: Changing the Narrative on Skin Checks...“I don’t have any moles. I’m not worried.” “Yes, I check my moles, and they aren’t changing.” “When I was a teen...reactions1comment
Cabin Fever and Skincare...It’s that time of the year in Western New York. People start thinking about going outside again or do they? This has...reactionscomments
What Does My Son Know About Skin Cancer?...I was diagnosed with melanoma in 1988 well before my children were born. My son was born eight years later in 1996...reactionscomments
"You're So Tan" No Longer a Compliment...“You’re so tan,” said a friend who hadn’t seen me for a while. “Thanks,” I answered, “but I’m not supposed to be...reactions2comments
1,000 Skin Cancer Treatments...As a radiation therapist, I have been a part of one thousand skin cancer treatments, but not one of them was mine...reactions1comment
Skin Cancer Recurrence – A Bigger Challenge Than Many Realize...After treatment, it can be worrisome that skin cancer may come back. That is called a recurrence. Skin cancer recurrence is very...reactions6comments
Community Views: Advice to Those Newly Diagnosed with Skin Cancer...Being diagnosed with skin cancer can create a mix of different emotions; fear, anxiety, regret, loneliness, anger, and so many more. Advice...reactions4comments
Community Views: Advice To Someone Having Mohs Surgery...Mohs surgery is far from an easy procedure. In this surgery, your Mohs surgeon will remove your skin cancer layer by layer...reactions19comments
Skin Care and Career Choices...I have been obsessed with good skincare practices since 1988, which is the year of my melanoma diagnosis. I take sun protection...reactionscomments
Sunscreen Dispensers: Small Objects, Big Impact...On a hot July afternoon, after a ferry ride with my family to beautiful Nantucket Island, I got off the boat in...reactions3comments
Social Distancing and UV Sun Exposure?...I am introverted. I don’t mind being alone and reading or listening to music. It refreshes and energizes me when I need...reactionscomments
Building Healthy Habits for Life after Mohs...I’m no stranger to surgeries. I’m currently 6 weeks into recovery from a third surgery on my right arm. All three of...reactions1comment
Why Is Skin Cancer On the Rise?...You might think that with all the knowledge out there about skin cancer that the rates are declining. Unfortunately, that’s not true...reactions1comment
How Does Radiation Treat Skin Cancers?...Like the rest of your skin, skin cancers are made up of cells. The difference between the cells of healthy skin and...reactions5comments
At Farm Yoga, Doing my Part to Prevent Skin Cancer...Recently I wrote about going back to backyard yoga, and now I bring you farm yoga! But there's a twist - this...reactions1comment
