Melanoma Therapies - Why Research Is So Important...As a melanoma survivor, I am always encouraged when I read about the latest advancements in treating this deadly form of skin...reactionscomments
Skin Cancer: Atypical Locations...The majority of skin cancers develop in locations with frequent sun exposure: face, neck, ears, chest, back, arms, and legs. Yet some...
Making Tanning Make Sense and the Lies That Got Me There...Let’s talk about comfort for a minute. We love what makes us feel good - our favorite book and cozy blanket, movie...reactionscomments
Medical PTSD In People With Cancer...For many people, cancer is the worst fear of all. Often, just the word 'cancer' leads people to imagine hair loss, chemotherapy...reactionscomments
Rx for Understanding Visit Notes: A Dose of Sleuthing...I don’t, as a rule, read the notes from my doctors’ visits, but from time to time when I get an email...reactionscomments
Embarrassed About My Face and Telling People Not to Look at It...In the past few days when going places, I have said to people, “Don’t look at my face.” This is admittedly strange...reactionscomments
Merkel Cell Carcinoma Diagnosis...Had what looked like a cyst on my right cheek just below eye. Dermatologists froze the spot but when the scab wore...reactions4comments
Third Biopsy Result...I had a squamous cell on my back. I’ve had it cut on twice. I got a call from my dermatologist today...reactions8comments
Those Three Words.......".... You have cancer." No matter what is going on in your life, those three little words can rock your world. I...reactions1comment
What is a Radiation Therapist?...A radiation therapist is also known as a therapeutic radiologic technologist. We are responsible for delivering radiation treatments to treat diseases such...reactionscomments
5 Sunscreen and Skin Cancer Myths Debunked...Since sharing my melanoma story on Instagram last year, I've had countless messages about how shocked people are. Everything from "I didn't...reactionscomments
Skin Cancer Prevention...While there is no perfect way to prevent all skin cancers, there are steps you can take to reduce your risk. Oftentimes...
A Band-Aid by Any Other Name Will Help a Spot Heal...If you are a person of a certain age, you grew up hearing that you should “air out” a cut or sore...reactions1comment
Botched...Has anyone else had a botched surgery? I'm sure that this has happened to me. I had a red lesion on my...reactions1comment
Why Is Self-Care Important and How Can We Practice It?...Self-care has been an ever-evolving concept in our world for decades. Originally, the World Health Organization defined self-care in the 1980’s as...reactionscomments
Common Misconceptions About Skin Care and Skin Cancer Prevention...These are the most common misconceptions about skincare and skin cancer prevention that I discuss with patients on a regular basis. The top...reactions2comments
It's Too Bad That a Hot Shower Feels So Good...When the end of the world comes, hot showers will be among the first things to disappear, Ian McEwan wrote in his...reactionscomments
Checking and Protecting Your Scalp...Recently, I found a product with UV protection quite by accident, and it reminded me of my own neglectfulness. While shopping for...reactionscomments
Head and Neck Skin Cancer...I had a spot that wouldn't heal. The doctor biopsied and recommended Mohs surgery due to its large size in 2004. In...reactions3comments
Losing a Loved One to Melanoma...When I was diagnosed with metastatic melanoma, I searched high and low to find others with similar stories. I thought that if...reactions1comment
