In Memory of Nicholas...My story begins in 1993. My husband was diagnosed with melanoma. He has actually had 3 melanoma surgeries in his life so...reactions8comments
Wearing Masks and Sunscreen: Do You Still Need It?...It's become the new normal to wear a mask around other people. Due to COVID-19, we may not be around others as...reactions1comment
Doing the Dermatologist Shuffle and Why It's So Stressful...Being a creature of habit, I don’t always adapt well to big changes. It takes quite some time for me to acclimate...reactions2comments
A Timeline: My Diagnosis and Treatment...My melanoma diagnosis came as a complete surprise to me. My family has no history of skin cancer and I’ve always been...reactions2comments
Symptom and Medical History...You noticed an unusual mole or lesion on your skin and made an appointment with your doctor to have it checked. Before...
Little Spot on Thumb Causes Large Amount of Confusion...A tiny little hole on my thumb, above my knuckle, has caused a degree of hassle that is greater than you would...reactionscomments
My Skin Care Routine & What's In My Bag After Melanoma...After having melanoma I’ve become extra vigilant about skincare. My skin is naturally very dry, bordering on reptilian in winter. So if...reactionscomments
Precancer: Actinic Keratosis and Atypical Moles...Actinic keratosis is a type of precancer, which is an abnormality that can lead to cancer. These lesions form when cells in...
Dermatology Visit: An Inside Look...Welcome to a bird's eye view of part of a dermatologist visit. My doctor agreed to let me film part of my...reactionscomments
Failed treatment with Efudex...I treated my scalp almost a year ago, twice a day for two weeks followed by Fucidin ointment twice a day for...reactions6comments
I Moved, Now Where's My Doctor?...The house in Buffalo is sold. Almost everything I own is still in storage there. I am on Long Island with new...reactionscomments
What Is Superficial Radiation Therapy?...Radiation for skin cancers is a superficial (skin deep) dose of radiation that destroys the cells in non-melanoma skin cancer. Eligibility for...reactions7comments
Ask the Advocates: Unusual Skin Cancer Spots...Our arms, legs, and faces are common areas for skin cancer to develop. However, skin cancer can appear anywhere on the body...reactionscomments
Taking "Gross" Photo, Looking for Answers...The other day you could find me in my kitchen, twisting myself into a pretzel, trying to take a good photo of...reactionscomments
One Journey, Two Paths: The Impact of Skin Cancer on Support Systems...Life throws some mean curve balls sometimes, not the least of which is cancer. If you have been diagnosed with skin cancer...reactions3comments
What's in a Name? A Lot, Because Treatment Is Different...It’s actinic keratosis, it’s squamous cell carcinoma, it’s...graft vs. host disease? I was pretty sure that the cluster of rough spots on...reactionscomments
Ask the Advocates: What Are Your Favorite Winter Skincare Tips?...Winter can be harsh on our skin. We turned to our advocates to learn how they take care of their skin during...reactionscomments
Stage 4 Fighter...Grew up in Florida. I've been fighting with stage 4 since 2015... surgery for lymph removal on the right side, interferon, until...reactions3comments
No Skin Cancer, I Am Not Going to Be Your Victim (Through a Physician's Eyes)...Trigger warning: The content includes mentions of suicide that might be upsetting to some people. If you or someone you know have...reactions2comments
Melanoma Warrior Spirit...My melanoma and skin cancer journey started when I was 4 years old with a family history of melanoma. My mother was...reactions6comments
