Wondering: Did I Get Too Much Sun at Outside Yoga?...After months of seeing my yoga teacher on a screen, through Zoom classes due to the pandemic, I was intrigued by the idea of doing the 75-minute class in her...reactionscomments
UV Rays: Protecting Your Space...This spring, I found myself with a lengthy stretch of time at home. Normally, that would be a great thing during the summer--time to relax outdoors, time to sit outside...reactionscomments
Some Realities of Having Dermatofibrosarcoma Protuberans...I was diagnosed with dermatofibrosarcoma protuberans (DFSP), a rare form of skin cancer, a few months ago, and I had 2 surgical resections of the visible tumor on my right...reactionscomments
Self-Advocacy in Skin Cancer Treatment...With more than twenty-five years' history of skin cancer, I can’t tell you how many procedures and surgeries I have had to remove basal cell, squamous cell carcinomas and treat...reactionscomments
Newbie...I had a brown spot high on my cheek I thought was melasma. It is a cluster of acidic keratosis so I had it frozen 3 days ago. Its swollen...reactions2repliesCoping
Makeup and Sunscreen: Choosing the Right Layers...Much has been written about makeup and sunscreen, so why should you read another post? Well, some point out how the sunscreen in makeup isn't enough. But what about layering...reactionscomments
Always on the Alert for People Making Skin Cancer...Now that I’ve had so much skin cancer, I can’t keep my mind from buzzing and beeping when I see someone doing a silly thing or when I hear about...reactions2comments
Amber Kromah, DMSc, PA-C...Amber Kromah is a wife, mom, Certified Physician Assistant, and DFSP Unicorn Warrior. She was diagnosed with Dermatofibrosarcoma Protuberans at 30 years old, and it changed her perspective on life...
Radiation: Let's Talk Side Effects...Every treatment comes with its own set of side effects. Radiation-induced side effects are thought to be terrifying burns and mutations from nuclear fallout. This misconception deters so many patients...reactionscomments
A New Squamous Cell Carcinoma -- Still Shocked after All These Years...I knew better than to believe it was true, but somewhere in the back of my mind, I had begun to make it my reality. After a few years of...reactionscomments
Suspicious spot on eyelid ...Just wondering if anyone has had a spot that comes and goes with steroid treatment actually turn out to be skin cancer. I have a dry, scaly spot on my...reactions1replyTreatmentDiagnosis
Golfing and Skin Cancer...One of my most embarrassing moments occurred on a golf course on Long Island. I was out on the links with three Major League Baseball executive types. I was not...reactions1comment
Squamous Cell Carcinoma: Let's Research This Together...Research can be fun when you are researching something you love. Finding facts is simply the best when you are interested in the topic. When you are finding out how...reactionscomments
Redheads, Skin Cancer Surgery, and Anesthesia...When I had a consult appointment with the surgeon who would be doing a Mohs surgery on my face, he said something that I found interesting. We were discussing my...reactions4comments
Telling Your Story May Be Good for Your Health...“While writing about my health issues has not cured them, it has helped me develop better coping skills and even contributed to better management of my symptoms (and I could...reactionscomments
Favorite sunscreen ...I love this sunscreen! I use it daily and it never feels oily or sticky’...reactions1reply
Protecting Your Babies – Sun Safety for Young Children...Last November, three months before her due date, my daughter unexpectedly went into labor. What she initially thought were Braxton Hicks contractions weren’t Braxton Hicks contractions. I drove her to...reactions5comments
Safety Considerations of Sunscreens...As we all know, sunscreen is a cheap and easy way to prevent the sun’s harmful UV radiation from damaging our skin. However, there are thousands of different sunscreen options...reactionscomments
Skin Cancer and Exercise...I love to exercise. I lost over 70 pounds in 2016-2017 through changing my diet and walking. I started tracking my steps and made sure that I reached my 10,000...reactions1comment
Sun Protection ...These are my favorites and of course a great report from my dermatologist....reactions2replies