For Those Of You Who Love To Get A Suntan.

[Gina]

Janet.. I remember those days lol I used the baby oil. But really was never a fan of the sun. I agree ladies be careful, besides the leather wrinkly skin , you have to worry about skin cancer, please protect yourselves.

[rivermom]

If there is someone who should truly stay out of the sun, I realize it is me.

My Mom is covered in skin cancer, going every 3 months to have spots cut out of her. She has scars, large indentions, and abnormalities on the surface of her skin now due to all the removal.

My oldest brother just found out recently he too has skin cancer. He is 5 years older than myself.

Both of them have spent years in the sun. My Mom who always loved basking in the sun for many years is now paying the price. My brother, who spent many many years in the special forces spending much of his time out in the sun also is paying the price.

I realize everytime I lay on that river, enjoying the sun, the tan, and all the feelings I receive from that sun's warmth, I too possibly will pay that price.

Actually I did start using sunscreen last year and don't ever tan my face anymore. Unfortunately I cannot seem to stear clear of tanning the rest of my body.

I will have to try this coke just to see if it works (on my legs/arms). Then *laughing* change over to sunscreen.

In the warmer months I spend hours upon hours outside, I love it. It's my therapy. But I do honestly think about the affects the sun has and try to be responsible sometimes.

Well heck...Look at my avator. I have my hat on sheilding my face from the sun. See, I do try. LOL

[Janet]

Please just be careful Sheryl, your family history of skin cancer isn't a good one. You can still tan with a sunscreen, even the highest count one. You just won't burn if you keep reapplying it.

Everyone out there.......you just have to ask yourself "IS IT WORTH IT". Sheryl's post of her mother and brother tell me "NO", it's not. Please be careful.

My sister in laws best friend (she is 19) just got diagnosed with skin cancer from going to the tanning bed. They give her a 50/50 chance of surviving. She had to drop out of college and will be starting chemo next week monday through friday for 4 weeks. I feel so bad for her.

[Gina]

Originally Posted by KikiLane

My sister in laws best friend (she is 19) just got diagnosed with skin cancer from going to the tanning bed. They give her a 50/50 chance of surviving. She had to drop out of college and will be starting chemo next week monday through friday for 4 weeks. I feel so bad for her.

OMG that is so sad to hear, I have to send this to my daughter, she is 19 and likes to go to the tanning salon. These kids don't realize how dangerous this is. My prayers are with this girl...

[RLC12345678]

I don't tan anymore. I'm doing the best I can to prevent wrinkles.

[judy]

I'm terrible. I start off with the tanning salon around mid-May, and then beach it for as long as the weather stays warm. I'm not really wrinkled from it - genetic luck!
At least nothing a few shots (not botox) didn't get rid of, but I'm 60, so some wrinkles are to be expected.

But...my dermatologist and I are really close. I go there often for a full body cancer check. Anything she sees, she sends out for a biopsy. I've been really lucky so far.
2 pre-cancerous thingies on my face and one on the bottom of my foot years ago.

The beach is my favorite place. I read, swim, relax and just love it there. I'm a real summer person.