Why Don't Older People Protect Their Skin Better?...“You’re older, so we will have you just guard this young lady making a phone call to her attorney.” This is what...reactionscomments
I Don't Want to be Strong Anymore!...I have always been the “strong one” and the “mom” of my friend groups. Basically, I am the person that people come...reactions1comment
I Abused My Skin But Will I Ever Understand Why?...Comedian George Wallace has a hilarious bit in which he gives audiences a long list of things he just cannot understand. He...reactions6comments
Gov. Baker Makes Half-Baked Statement About Dermatology Procedures...I don’t pay any attention to our governor’s skin, but a lot of people were, and they noticed some blemishes, blotches, and...reactions2comments
Performing a Public Service While Finding a Sub for Tennis...In most of the tennis groups I’ve been in, you need to get your own sub if you’re not playing. By sub...reactions2comments
Understanding Sunscreen Expiration Dates...Like most things in life, a bottle of sunscreen is not going to last forever. And, in fact, sunscreen expires. So don't...reactions2comments
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
