Managing Lymphedema...Lymphedema refers to the buildup or collection of fluid in limbs that causes swelling, especially after removal of the lymph nodes. This...
Skin Cancer Support Groups and Organizations...Living with a skin cancer diagnosis can be incredibly challenging. Even if your skin cancer has responded well to treatments, there is...
To Cover or Not to Cover, Your Whole Face...When I went to meet my boyfriend for a bike ride, I did a double-take. He was standing at the corner, holding...reactionscomments
Getting in the Right Headspace: My Immunotherapy Routine...I am a big believer in mind over matter and through this whole process, I have been on a mission to remain...reactionscomments
Supporting a Family Member With Cancer...One of the most important parts of any serious medical diagnosis is having the support of family and friends, however, if you...reactionscomments
Awareness, Education, Action...As we drift through summer during these unprecedented times, I am still surprised by how much the general public doesn’t understand about...reactionscomments
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
