Sunscreen: Mineral Vs. Chemical - Which is Better?...We can all pretty much agree that sunscreen is important - especially to those of us who have had skin cancer. The sun's...reactionscomments
It's Not Always Bad News...If you’re like me, having skin cancer can cause anxiety. I tend to eye every new spot or bump with suspicion. Is...reactions2comments
An Interesting Dermatology Visit in My Dining Room...I had to laugh at the voicemail I got before my first virtual dermatology appointment: “Hello, we are contacting you about your...reactionscomments
The Day I Changed Forever...Hello-- my name is Jacqueline. I had a mole on my front leg 🦵 for years, then one day, it changed color...reactions2comments
Skin Cancer Prevention as a Negative?...The word “prevention” in skin cancer has fairly obvious connotations – to keep from getting, re-acquiring, or recurring a skin cancer diagnosis. I...reactions2comments
Skin Cancer Awareness Month, Find Your Voice and Raise It!...In 1988, when I was first diagnosed with melanoma, the lady (a family friend at the time and who happened to be...reactionscomments
One White Pine: Building Spaces for Living & Healing...Professor and landscape architect Daniel Winterbottom has been designing and building therapeutic gardens for over 20 years. Here, he shares his unique...reactionscomments
Excisions: Not Your Average Appointment...If you have ever had an out-patient procedure scheduled, you know there is a fair amount of preparation involved. You likely completed...reactions12comments
The (Virtual) Doctor Is In! Sharing Telehealth Experiences...As the COVID-19 pandemic continues, telehealth is being used by more and more people. Telehealth is also sometimes called telemedicine or virtual...reactionscomments
Is Metastatic Melanoma Skin Cancer?...We’re in the middle of skin cancer awareness and melanoma awareness month. Someone asked me the other day if I considered them...reactions2comments
Sunscreen in My Bloodstream...I used to love magic tricks whether it be pulling a rabbit out of a hat, or a quarter from behind an...reactionscomments
New Growth on Leg...I'm trying to get information on treating squamous cell carcinoma. I have not had it formally diagnosed, but after researching it on...reactions1reply
Tired of Recurrence...I noticed patches but had just moved states, so I had to wait for my new insurance to kick in. Recently had...reactions3comments
Hand Washing Dilemma: Germs Can Get in Through Cracked Skin...“I have holes in my hands!” I told my friend. Well, they weren’t actually holes that went all the way through. They...reactionscomments
Efudex: No Time Like the Present?...Efudex is one of the great mysteries of my life. I say that in all seriousness. The more I’ve used it, the...reactions10comments
"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...reactions1reply
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
