Melanoma: It's More Than Just a Wacky Mole...I remember when I was first diagnosed with melanoma back in 1988. I saw a dermatologist at the recommendation of a nurse...reactionscomments
Protecting Our Children - New Recommendations...What do you notice in the picture above? Yes, that’s a very cool convertible car with white wall tires. The homes look...reactionscomments
Tumor Humor: Coping With Cancer With a (Twisted) Sense of Humor...I recently joined Stupid Cancer’s Digital Cancer Con and got to participate in some very excellent sessions for young adults with cancer...reactionscomments
Battleships...I had a BCC removed approximately 2 years ago from my right shoulder. Then, not by design, I did not see my...reactions2comments
How Not to Pack for a Vacation in Warm Climates...As usual, I overpacked. And on top of that, I didn’t choose well for my trip to California, where it was much...reactionscomments
Celebrating Good News...Sixteen. That is my estimate of how many skin checks I have had with a dermatologist over the last five years. And...reactions9comments
Why Tanning Culture Needs to Change...Healthy glow vs. you look sick. Sun-kissed skin vs. are you a vampire? The list goes on when it comes to the...reactionscomments
Sunscreen: It's Not Always Easy...Change is never easy. Whether you are making the move to a new city, beginning a new job, or starting a new...reactionscomments
How Is Skin Cancer Diagnosed?...Often the only sign of early skin cancer is a skin lesion. You may not have any other symptoms unless the cancer...
Skin Check Checklist: The Hidden Spots...Even a good dermatologist or PA might forget some key spots! You can always be an advocate for yourself at the derm...reactions3comments
Are My Coworkers Really Competing for the Best Tan?...I walked into the conference room at work a few months ago and noticed that two of my coworkers sitting around the...reactionscomments
Sun damage: It's not just from today!...Skin cancer is accumulative from years of tanning. Even if you stop and you should, you still can get it from all...reactions2comments
Understanding UV Protection During UV Awareness Month...Summer is here, the weather is warming up even in the most northern parts, and the solstice has just passed, giving us...reactions1comment
Childhood Trauma and Skin Cancer...Warning: May contain triggers for survivors of childhood sexual abuse. It was the fall of 1983. I had just put on my...reactions3comments
Worse Than I Thought...I'm a transplant recipient for almost 19 years so I go to the dermatologist on a regular basis. Went in November 2019...reactions2comments
5 Things My Cancer Taught Me...“A woman is like a teabag - you can't tell how strong she is until you put her in hot water.” –...reactionscomments
Caution Roadwork Ahead: Bring Sunscreen...You are making good time (whatever good time is) and then you see it from a distance. Red lights backed up for...reactionscomments
Protection at the Beach...Traveling with kids is always interesting. Planning a trip with friends is hectic but fun. Vacationing with skin cancer - that’s just...reactionscomments
Sun Safety Tips from a Melanoma Survivor Living in Arizona...The 4th of July has come and gone which means it’s officially summertime! AKA time to whip out the swimsuits, booze, and...reactions2comments
Keepin' It Shady...Lately, I've had a lot of time on my hands to complete projects both inside and outside my house. Thankfully, the weather...reactionscomments
