What should someone look for in a doc?...What should someone look for in a good dermatologist, oncologist or other healthcare team member? Any tips for screening out the bad ones and finding the gems?...reactions1reply
Guided Meditation...Meditation has been shown to have multiple benefits on a person’s health, both physical and emotional. Regular meditation can help relieve pain, increase positive emotions, and improve memory and concentration...reactionscomments
Sports and SPF Clothing: Too Darn Hot...On a hot sunny day, getting dressed for tennis is like getting dressed for a snowstorm: I cover almost every area except for my face. When we were doing drills...reactions2comments
Sunscreen Ingredients, Are They Safe?...Is sunscreen safe? That’s a great question. A recent article on this site updated Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulations for over the counter (OTC) sunscreens. I suggest that you...reactions5comments
What do you think?...My profile picture shows a mark on my skin along with an under skin lump....reactions1reply
That Friend...You Know the One...We all have that one friend. No, not the quirky one. I’m not talking about the moody one either. You know the one--that friend who keeps you in check and...reactionscomments
Bruise, or Nail Melanoma?...You’ve probably heard of melanoma. But have you heard of subungual melanoma, otherwise known as nail melanoma? Nail melanoma is relatively rare compared to other skin cancers, but it can...reactionscomments
Vacations and Skin Cancer...I was born across the street from Newport Beach, California at Hoag Memorial Hospital on Pacific Coast Highway. If there ever was a “Beach Baby,” I was it. I grew...reactionscomments
Living a Whac-A-Mole Life...The conversation with my dermatologist when he called me after I had sent him photos of yet more growths on my scalp went like this: Doc: "It looks like we...reactions5comments
After Skin Cancer, Not Always Feeling So Pretty...I’m a little what some would call “over the hill,” but still I feel pretty good about myself. I feel pretty good that I have a nice boyfriend, but sometimes...reactions3comments
Summertime, Sunburn-Time....What Now?...Ahh, summertime. The glorious time between Memorial Day and Labor Day marked by summer vacations. Pool days. Lazy days at the lake. The 4th of July holiday, which if we...reactionscomments
New Freckle...Last week I found a greyish/purple freckle that was not there a month ago. Its roughly about 6mm in size and in a place that does not get sun. I...reactions1reply
Yikes with Efudex: many areas are out now!...I am a 73 year young woman. I have had Basal, Squamous and the last one being Melanoma. As I am writing this I am in the 3rd week of...reactions2comments
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
