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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactions26comments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactions2comments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactions1comment
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...reactions2repliesTreatment
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...reactionscomments
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?”...reactions4comments
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...reactions8comments
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...reactions3comments
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...reactionscomments
Tick, Tick, Tick, BOOM: Harvesting My Eggs...Tick, tick, tick, that was the noise I heard inside my head for a long time. After all, I’m a woman in...reactionscomments
Telehealth 101: How to Visit Your Doctor Online...Telehealth is a virtual service that lets patients interact with a healthcare professional online. This lets doctors and patients connect without being...reactionscomments
Never Say Never (Mohs Under My Nose)...I’ve had skin cancer for 25 years. In those 25 years, my treatments have included cryosurgery, “scrape and burn” surgery, laser surgery...reactions3comments
Social Distancing Spurs Telehealth Surge...The technology needed for virtual healthcare has been around for decades. But virtual care has not been widely used in the United...reactionscomments
How to Monitor Your Health with At-Home Devices...At-home monitoring can help you better manage chronic health conditions. It can also aid in your recovery after medical procedures. Using this...reactionscomments
