by Katie | Dec 12, 2023 | Awareness
This topic is very difficult for parents and really anyone having to share the words “I have cancer” So how do we do it? It hurts us just saying the words out loud, just as much as it does them. That makes it real! There’s never a right or wrong way to tell someone... 
by Katie | Feb 28, 2023 | Sunscreen
Avoid the RAYS. The UV rays are the strongest between, 10am and 4pm. So, that’s when you must limit exposure to the sun The best way to avoid the sun rays, is to take care of your skin by seeking shade. SPF 30 or higher. Broad-spectrum sunscreen... 
by Katie | Jun 15, 2022 | My Melanoma World
Appointment Details6/15/22 8:20am Dermatologistwide local excision11 numbing shots3.5in incision35mins on the tableDissolving stitches on the inside12 days later, stitches removed on the outsideAntibiotic cream 2x’s/day for 12 daysKeep covered up until 12 days are... 
by Katie | May 1, 2022 | Melahomies
Anna Hennessey was diagnosed in June of 2020, her original Melanoma mole, was on her scalp. Plus dealing with others on her spine and hip. She went through 4 rounds ipi/nivo and 2 nivo treatments for maintenance. She endured radiation: cyber knife to spine (3x)... 
by Katie | Nov 17, 2021 | Skin Cancer
Stage IV, is defined by 3 primary characteristics:1) Location of distant metastases.2) Number and size of your tumors3) LDH level. Stage IV melanoma is determined by the spread beyond the regional lymph nodes to distant sites. It’s important to know within Stage IV,...