"The times they are a changin" Bob Dylan...Some months ago I posted about my use of a botanical and heat to achieve remission of a lesion on my right ear. This lesion was quite obviously cancer. I...Reactions0reactionsComments1 replies
Melanoma Mortality Rate in Sharp Decline...I needed some good news today. It has been a rough few weeks - my mind races to health issues, to finances, to my family. My emotions get tangled with...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
COVID-19 Updates, May 7: Remdesivir, Antibody Testing, and Reinfection Risk...Our world is still changing every day because of COVID-19. Keeping up with all of the news can be challenging. Here are some of the top COVID-19 updates for people...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Excuse Me, Is This Thing On? Being Your Own Melanoma Advocate...Let’s be honest, when it comes to medical stuff, I have no idea - I leave that up to the professionals. But when it comes to my own body, no...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
SPF: It's Not Just for Kids...I have always heard that our children learn more by watching us than they will ever learn by listening to us. Growing up, I heard adults mumble it to each...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Hand Washing: Good for Infection Control, Bad for Skin Cancer Treatment...Sometimes my dermatology problems are so complicated that it takes me a while to summarize them in an email in between appointments. COVID-19, the new coronavirus, and the stipulation to...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Cancer, Corona & Me: 6 Ways to Look After Your Mental Health...What a crazy world we are living in at the moment. If you had asked me at the start of the year what the biggest hit to my mental health...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
What to Expect When You're Efudex-ing...You made it home from the pharmacy with your tube of Efudex (Fluorouracil), and you have so many questions. It feels like you should already have this sorted out prior...Reactions0reactionsComments13 comments
Skin Cancer Awareness Month Skincare Giveaway - Now Closed!...Skin Cancer Awareness Month is a time to remember to care for the skin you're in! It's about showing your scars with pride AND preventing new skin cancers as best...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
5 Ways to Support Skin Cancer & Melanoma Awareness Month...May marks both Skin Cancer and Melanoma Awareness Month. It's time to get the word out about skin cancer prevention, recurrence, and advanced disease. We're sharing five ways to get...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Mental Health Month 2020: Not Just In Your Head...For a long time, we said mental health happens in the mind and the body is just along for the ride. People who've experienced stress, anxiety, depression, or even minor...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
We Don’t Talk Enough About Survivorship...Becoming a stage IV melanoma survivor this past year has taught me a lot of things. Having about 6 months of survivorship under my belt, I still find myself stuck...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Racial Differences in Skin Cancer...Cancer development, treatment, and outcomes are tricky topics to understand. The underlying reasons why a person gets cancer or how they might respond to treatment are often unknown and depend...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Keeping up With Skin-Friendliness During the Quarantine...Right now most people in the country are quarantined - at least to some level. While some states are allowing certain types of travel, others are more strict, especially those...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
When is it recommended to remove moles?...What do dangerous moles look like? Suspicion of the development of a malignant tumor is caused by moles with: - asymmetry, when one part of the mole is noticeably larger...Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesTreatment
Social Distancing and UV Sun Exposure?...I am introverted. I don’t mind being alone and reading or listening to music. It refreshes and energizes me when I need to face the world around me. But really...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
More Than Just Paying Lip Service...Do any of you have friends who seem to notice everything about you? “Is that a new shirt?” “Have you lost weight?” “Are those transition lenses?” These people are awesome...Reactions0reactionsComments4 comments
Recurring Vigilance...The physician discussed the current landscape of melanoma research while focusing on trends in targeted therapies for late-stage melanoma. I was busy writing notes on a paper pad. My cell...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Depression and Efudex...Mental health is, thankfully, becoming less of a stigma every day. The importance of recognizing the signs of depression has always been paramount, but not addressed as publicly as it...Reactions0reactionsComments3 comments
Preparing for a Virtual Visit with Your Doctor...Visiting your doctor online is a great way to get healthcare if you are not able to go in person. You can get medical advice, visual assessments, treatments, or update...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments