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...It’s not my fault that I go to so many doctors’ appointments. I go from one to the other as a result of having chronic conditions after my stem cell...

...I recently had my 6-month checkup with my dermatologist. While I’m happy that it seems that I’m getting new, suspicious areas at a much slower pace than I used to...

...For years, no decades now, I have been checking my moles like a momma bird checks her nest. I understand what to look for: asymmetry, irregular borders, growth, changes, etc...

...Skin cancer can be tricky to bring up. When we talk about skin cancer, too often it feels like loved ones react with callous responses. Many people mistakenly believe that...

...September 23, it’s a huge day for me. It’s my son’s birthday, my first born. Also, it’s the beginning of fall. Baseball playoffs, football, hockey and hoops, back to school...

...I just broke my winning streak. It was nice while it lasted, but my visit to the dermatologist this week brought an abrupt end to all that bliss. I can’t...

...Ever since my brush with malignant melanoma, I’ve become rather evangelical about sun care. The easiest way I’ve found to spread the word to my friends and family without being...

...In this recent episode of the podcast Living With, I interviewed LB Herbert. In addition to being the executive director of research and analytics for Health Union, LB has personal...

...I remember my mother having skin cancer surgery on her nose which left her with a huge scar and a disfigured shape. The doctor swore to her that her nose...

...I choose my doctors carefully. I usually ask my gynecologist for a referral when I need a specialist. She, along with my cardiologist and internist, are all affiliated with the same large...

...I barely remember her. I think she had long, straight, light brown hair. Nothing more really stands out. I remember that she was a nurse. About her, I knew essentially...

...Lately, I’ve been seeing a particular phrase frequently, and each time it stands out to me. The phrase intrigued me the first time I saw it, but I didn’t give...