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
Thirty Two and Counting: A Holiday Perspective...I owe a lot to the lady at the pool party. In the summer of 1988, I was in Whittier, California, minding...reactionscomments
Even the Simplest Skin Care Routine Takes Time...I once got a facial. OK, maybe I got a couple. It was so long ago that I can’t remember when it...reactionscomments
Cryosurgery: Knowing When Enough is Enough...I would be lying to you if I told you that each experience with every doctor I have ever had was a...reactions4comments
For Richer or For Poorer?...Back in the day traditional wedding vows highlighted the commitment of marriage in referring to staying with one’s spouse in both the...reactionscomments
My Skin Cancer Surgery, in Pictures...At my last six-month checkup with my dermatologist, she saw a small area on my chest that needed to be biopsied. My...reactions10comments
Not Happy About My Hands...When I was dating, I often tried to hide my left hand under the table when we were sitting at a restaurant...reactionscomments
Thinking About Skin Cancer as a Chronic Disease...A while ago, when someone who knew I had had skin cancer asked me how I was, I said I was clear…for...reactions2comments
Designs on Tanning...Thanks to Hulu, I am having a moment. It’s not the kind of moment you have when you get teary over a...reactionscomments
