March Madness: Basketball and Skin Cancer

March Madness

It’s back. The hugely popular NCAA basketball tournament affectionately known as March Madness has once again returned to numerous arenas, and millions of TV sets, across the nation. Countless pairs of weary eyes will stay glued to the madness at the very least until their brackets are busted. But these games are all played indoors, … Read more

Parades and Sunscreen: Happy St. Patrick’s Day!

parades outdoor skin protection

Parades Inspire Energy, Fun and Sometimes a Sunburn Aside from the Vernal Equinox itself, nothing comes closer to representing the Gateway to Spring than St. Patrick’s Day. It’s the first opportunity of any new year for thousands of people to throw open their doors and head outside for some fun community revelry. parades abound; each … Read more

Melanoma Symptoms: Should I Have Known?

Melanoma symptoms are sometimes silent

This piece is a continuation of My Melanoma Story that began with the previous blog entry. My Melanoma Diagnosis Melanoma Symptoms: I thought I knew my body, my personal temple, pretty darn well. Every ounce of food I consumed was predetermined. My workout schedule was vigorous, as my vanity was pretty important to me. It … Read more