In 6 Words...We've all been in a meeting, a presentation, a class where we've been challenged to create an "Elevator Speech." I've had an...reactionscomments
20 Years Fighting...2000- Starting having various places frozen due to pre-cancers, basal cells, and squamous cells. 2017- Started having minor surgeries to remove squamous...reactions2comments
Is Overseas Sunscreen More Effective?...I remember the first time that I went into a chemist’s shop when I was living and working in London. Now, when...reactions1comment
I Love You. Don't Tan....It feels a little early to talk about base tans and tanning salon packages. If you’re a former tanning addict and skin...reactionscomments
The American Cancer Society Issues 2020 Report on Cancer...The American Cancer Society (ACS) recently released its report, Cancer Statistics, 2020. The report found that the death rate from cancer in...reactions1comment
Skin Cancer Is Cancer, Despite What Some People Say...I am familiar with the recommendation to not go on social media at night, because it can keep you from sleeping well...reactions22comments
See You Soon, Efudex!...You know how you can just tell when things are about to go south? That little voice in the far reaches of...reactions7comments
Skin Checks on My Mind...Since young adulthood, I've been pretty aware of what good sun habits are. Maybe it was years of baking in the sun...reactions5comments
A Day in the Life...As a malignant melanoma survivor, the thoughts of skin cancer never quite go away. My scars are a constant reminder of this...reactionscomments
How To Not Beat Yourself Up (Part 1)...If you’ve ever been too hard on yourself, you’re not alone. When it comes to skin cancer, this can manifest as, “I...reactionscomments
Making Headway With Our Youth...“Wait an hour to swim after you eat.” “Don’t run with scissors.” “Eat all your food, there are starving children in (name...reactionscomments
Jinx! Buy Me Some Sunscreen!...“Jinx” is such a fun word. We normally associate it with silly times with siblings or friends, and it almost always brings...reactionscomments
I Am More Than My Diagnosis: A Year in Review...In our Impact of Cancer Survey we asked what terms people diagnosed with cancer preferred and disliked. The answers were all across...reactionscomments
Persistence Pays Off...It was New Year's Day 2015. I noticed a mole on the outside on my right ankle that looked like melanoma. Being...reactionscomments
Breathing a Sigh of Relief (and Thankfulness)...In October, my fellow Health Union advocates and I spent several days together at a conference, and during a breakout session of...reactions2comments
SCC Treatment Side Effects...Hi, I have been dealing with this form of skin cancer for about 8 years now. I just finished 15 radiation treatments...reactions2comments
4 Gifts That Trump Tanning Visits...The holidays have come and gone, and you had a limited number of days to get those stocking stuffers and last-minute gifts...reactionscomments
Ten Life Saving New Year’s Resolutions: How Did I Do?...So, it’s the year 2020. I can’t believe it, really. Seems like yesterday we were all concerned about Y2K and its possible...reactionscomments
Prednisone: The Good and the Bad...One of my daily medications puts me at greater risk for skin cancer, and another is supposed to decrease my risk. The...reactionscomments
Protecting Your Skin With Clothing...Whether you've had skin cancer or not, protecting your body is imperative - especially when you want to have fun outdoors. Luckily...reactionscomments
