To Gel, Or Not To Gel...“You can’t buy happiness but you can get a mani and a pedi and that’s kind of the same thing.” “Life is...reactions1comment
Intimacy, Interrupted...“I have scars,” I said. “I don’t care,” he said. But I didn’t believe him. I wanted to think that when he...reactions7comments
Understanding Clinical Trials...A clinical trial is a research study that is conducted to determine whether a specific medical intervention, such as a treatment, device...reactionscomments
Clinical Trial Participation...Every clinical trial is designed to look at a specific population, so each participant is required to have certain traits (eligibility criteria)...reactions1comment
Using a Personalized Cancer Vaccine Against Melanoma...Results from a new pilot study provide encouraging results on the use of a personalized cancer vaccine against melanoma. (A pilot study...reactionscomments
Why Wasn’t I Chosen for a Clinical Trial?...In any clinical trial, participants must meet certain criteria to be eligible to participate. There are two commonly used terms when describing...reactions1comment
Clinical Trial Terminology...There are several terms that are commonly used when discussing clinical trials. Here are some that come up often:Adverse event: an undesirable...reactions1comment
Will I Need to Pay to Be in a Clinical Trial?...Clinical trials can provide an opportunity for patients to receive the latest treatment, provide a new treatment option for those whose previous...reactionscomments
Not Always a Placebo! Types of Clinical Trials...When many people think of clinical trials, they may think of testing a new experimental drug or taking a placebo pill. But...reactionscomments
Participating in a Clinical Trial...Now that you know what a clinical trial is, let's review some of the details behind participation in one and what you...reactionscomments
Breathing Exercises...Focusing on the breath is a technique used to help calm the mind and reduce stress and anxiety. There are many forms...reactions3comments
Living With: An Interview with Scott Matheny...Scott Matheny is on a mission to raise awareness and encourage men to take a proactive approach to their own health and...reactionscomments
Skin Cancer Anxieties: Isolation & Misunderstanding...In this series, we discuss causes of anxiety for those facing physical health conditions. Phrases in quotes are the words of our...reactionscomments
With Time, Mohs Memories Fade...The anticipation of getting Mohs surgery, and the procedure itself, can make you so anxious, that it’s interesting how much the memory...reactionscomments
Homemade Sunscreen...Homemade chocolate chip cookies...yum! Homemade ice cream...the best! Homemade apple pie...to die for! Homemade sunscreen? Evidently, it’s a thing, a thing I...reactionscomments
The Main Types of Melanoma...Melanoma has many different appearances. Becoming familiar with the appearances of melanoma can help you and your doctor detect and treat this...
How Not to Talk With Your Baby Boomer Man About Seeing a Physician...(Spouses, partners, significant others, brothers, children, parents and friends of these men: this is for you) I will be honest. I don’t...reactionscomments
Insomnia and Skin Cancer Anxiety, Part 2: Solutions...Last week, we reviewed the sources of anxiety and insomnia in people with skin cancer. It’s important to identify these problems early...reactionscomments
How Does Skin Cancer Develop?...Cancer develops when cell growth becomes uncontrolled. There are different kinds of skin cancer, depending on which type of cell is growing...
Skin Biopsy...A skin biopsy is a procedure in which your doctor removes a sample of skin tissue. The sample is sent to a...