Helpful Tips For Caregivers...Receiving a diagnosis of skin cancer can be a life-altering experience, not only for the person diagnosed but also for the spouse, child, parent or friend who becomes the person’s...reactionscomments
Support For Young Adults...When I was diagnosed at 19, the most common response I heard from friends, family, and strangers was, "But you're so young!!" They were right, I was so young, and I...reactionscomments
Ken Billett...Ken Billett grew up on the Gulf Coast of Florida in the late 1960s and 1970s. A time when sun protection consisted of a floppy hat, a white t-shirt, and...
How do you treat actinic keratosis (AKs)?...Deciding how to treat actinic keratoses and even some basal cell can be tricky. Options include topical chemotherapy, PDT, chemical peel, and cryotherapy. How do you decide? Which ones have...reactions2replies
Spot Treatments: Easing into Efudex...If my guess is correct, you are here because your dermatologist has used the “E” word. And if you have researched Efudex for any length of time, chances are high...reactions13comments
It's Okay To Feel Exhausted: Caregiver Fatigue and Burnout...When we think about fatigue and cancer, we often think about the physical and emotional toll cancer takes on the person diagnosed. Yet fatigue can also drastically affect the day-to-day...reactionscomments
Nodular Melanoma Warning...It is very important that you read and understand this. Beware of nodular melanoma. Once again, beware of nodular melanoma. Of course we know that all forms of melanoma are...reactionscomments
To Gel, Or Not To Gel...“You can’t buy happiness but you can get a mani and a pedi and that’s kind of the same thing.” “Life is too short to have naked nails.” “When the...reactions1comment
Taking "Gross" Photo, Looking for Answers...The other day you could find me in my kitchen, twisting myself into a pretzel, trying to take a good photo of my calf. It was not one of those...reactionscomments
Is there anybody out there?...I'm reposting this since I got no response, but the other day I was in the bathroom and examining myself in the mirror as I do on occasion and noticed...reactions3replies
Sun Damage and Melanoma...Hi, I am hoping there is someone I can talk with as I am trying not to show my worries to my family. I go to the bathroom to cry...reactions4repliesMetastatic MelanomaTips & Advice
Intimacy, Interrupted...“I have scars,” I said. “I don’t care,” he said. But I didn’t believe him. I wanted to think that when he looked at me, he wouldn’t focus on the...reactions7comments
Am I overreacting?...Today I was in the bathroom and examining myself in the mirror as I do on occasion and noticed a freckle on my mid back that caught me off guard...reactions2replies
Efudex: A Survivor's Guide to Showering...We all have that one thing that drains every ounce of our mental energy--that one menial task we still tend to dread with the whole of our hearts. I’m sure...reactions9comments
Breathing Exercises...Focusing on the breath is a technique used to help calm the mind and reduce stress and anxiety. There are many forms of breathing exercises. In this video, renowned naturopath...reactions3comments
Living With: An Interview with Scott Matheny...Scott Matheny is on a mission to raise awareness and encourage men to take a proactive approach to their own health and well-being. In this episode of the Living With...reactionscomments
Applying Sunscreen Correctly...I remember some of my first impressions of sunscreen. I don’t mean the coconut baking oil that I used to put on that smelled and felt great. I mean those...reactionscomments
Darn You, Tan Line!...I’ll cut right to the chase. I have a tan line, and I’m really ticked off about it. Were this 1992 with senior prom and graduation on the horizon, I'd...reactionscomments
With Time, Mohs Memories Fade...The anticipation of getting Mohs surgery, and the procedure itself, can make you so anxious, that it’s interesting how much the memory fades with time. If you’re nervous about getting...reactionscomments