Off to Albany for Skin Cancer Advocacy...During the summer of 2012 I worked part time for the American Cancer Society (ACS) while I was pursuing my Master’s Degree...reactionscomments
Say Yes to the Dress and No to the Tan...Spring is here and somewhere out there a prom dress is being fitted, a limousine is being reserved, and a photographer is...reactionscomments
Spring Break with Cancer and Friends...About 4 months ago, I was asked to go on a spring break trip. It wasn’t skiing, it wasn’t hiking, it was...reactionscomments
Proceed With Caution...This past weekend, I went to Talladega. My daughter had told me she really, really wanted to go and it happened to...reactionscomments
How To Talk To Children About Your Skin Cancer...Discussing cancer with children can be a daunting task. It may be tempting to want to shield children from the overwhelming, even...reactionscomments
It's All In The Family...Skin cancer is not just an individual and personal issue for me. It is a family issue and in a larger sense...reactionscomments
7 Things to Know About Hospice...“Hospice” can be a scary word for patients and families, but in reality it is a wonderful service that offers so much...reactionscomments
The Stigma...“That’s me?!”, I exclaimed. I remember the first time that I realized that my hair was thinning up top. I had just...reactionscomments
T.J.'s Diagnosis Story...In August 2012, I walked into the local ER with what I thought was a spiking fever, and left 16 days later...reactions1comment
Dealing with the Fear of Recurrence...Once you’ve had a diagnosis of skin cancer – whether melanoma, basal cell carcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma, or another type of skin...reactionscomments
Pass the Orange Vegetables...Tomorrow is Thanksgiving. You know the drill. Food, football, family, fun, it’s a time to celebrate. Lots to eat, to watch, there’s...reactionscomments
The Clinical Trial Consent Form: Understanding Your Rights & Responsibilities...Informed consent is the term that signifies a person has been given information regarding all possible consequences for a treatment, including both...reactionscomments
Lesser Known Skin Cancers: Ocular Melanoma...When you think of melanoma, you probably think of cutaneous melanoma (melanoma of the skin). However, did you know that ocular melanoma...reactionscomments
Solar Eclipse Reminds Us About Sun Safety...The Great American Solar Eclipse reminded those in the U.S. how damaging the sun can be, without protection – special “Eclipse glasses”...reactionscomments
What Can Giving Back Give You?...Giving can seem like a one way street. We let go of something that belongs to us - often my money or...reactions2comments
Progress on Prevention and New Areas of Focus...In 2014, the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) released an infographic that showed one in three white women in the 16 to...reactionscomments
Teledermatology: Using Technology to Diagnose and Treat Skin Cancer...Teledermatology is the skin branch of telemedicine, which is the use of telecommunication technology to relay audio, visual, and data information. Teledermatology...reactionscomments
Sun Awareness Is a Year Around Job...We all know to wear our sunscreen in the summer and practice good sun habits, but what about during the other seasons...reactionscomments
A Great Doctor-Patient Relationship....It Can Be a Beautiful Thing...“You were snoring.” I'll never forget hearing those words from my doctor. He chuckled as he said them. Did I mention this...reactions1comment
Talking With Your Children...My children are both now in college. They have known about my skin cancer their entire lives. They have seen my scars...reactionscomments
