Lymph Node Mapping and Biopsy...Lymph node biopsy is a procedure done to see whether skin cancer has spread. Tissue from the lymph nodes is studied under...
I Saw a Physician Assistant for a Skin Cancer Full Body Exam Scan, and I Will Do It Again...I choose my doctors carefully. I usually ask my gynecologist for a referral when I need a specialist. She, along with my cardiologist and...reactions17comments
Practicing Self Care on a Budget...Last week, we defined and described the importance of self-care, and gave some examples of how you can practice it in your...reactionscomments
Pill Story: These Two Should Talk...One of my daily medications puts me at greater risk for skin cancer, and another is supposed to decrease my risk. The...reactionscomments
299 Spots...I'm 46 and have been dealing with skin cancer for almost 5 years. I've had 299 spots removed, 5 Moh's surgeries, I've...reactions4comments
CapHat Review...Spring is upon us. I live in Buffalo, NY, where everyone packs nearly every outdoor activity into just a few of the...reactionscomments
New FDA Regulations For Sunscreen...Yes, you can still wear the sunscreen you have in your cabinet. In fact, you SHOULD still wear the sunscreen you have...reactionscomments
Life at the Beach...I grew up on the LI sound, walked out the front door, in the water...a great childhood of swimming and fishing, I...reactionscomments
Times We've Felt Shamed For Not Tanning...We recently shared Erin's video about tanning pressures on Facebook. She discusses being called names, tanning to fit in, and finally breaking...reactionscomments
Skin Cancer Anxieties: Financial Stress...In this series, we discuss causes of anxiety for those facing physical illness like skin cancer and its side effects. Phrases in...reactionscomments
Cancer and Children: Finding the Words...Childhood is a time of questioning, discovery, and learning. The years from birth to young adulthood are filled with limitless curiosities, and...reactionscomments
To Play, Or Not To Play, In The Full Sun?...We are women of a certain age. We are not playing tennis for the big bucks. Yet some players get particular about...reactionscomments
Baby Boomer Men, Meds, and the Moon...Our parents and grandparents stormed the beaches of Normandy and helped put a man on the moon. Our brothers remember when Jackie...reactionscomments
A Peel Gone Bad...Hi. Nina M encouraged me to come over here with my “story” which is more of a query than anything. In 2008...reactions2comments
Looking Out For Number One...I’ve said this before, and I’m pretty sure I’ll be saying it again. Listen up, friends, because this is important for you...reactionscomments
Tips To Quit Smoking For A Healthier You...Did you know that people who smoke have a higher chance of dying from melanoma? Many of us know that quitting smoking...reactionscomments
Penalty On Tom Brady For Sun Protection Advice...After each of Tom Brady’s six Super Bowl wins, people ask how the 41-year-old New England Patriots quarterback does it. His health...reactionscomments
Holy Smokes!...I was scrolling through my news feed earlier this week when a headline grabbed my attention: “Smokers Less Likely to Survive Dangerous...reactionscomments
A Not-Just-Skin-Cancer Story...A story from Facebook community member, Carol: I am a 66 yr old blue eyed blond of Scandinavian descent who grew up...reactions5comments
A Skincare Routine That Works For You...We all know that the best way to protect yourself against sun damage and skin cancer is prevention. Wearing sunscreen should be...reactionscomments
