Sunscreen - from a cancer survivor

TatyanaS63

When I was 19 years old I found out I had melanoma, the deadliest of skin cancer. I had a large forearm excision, lymph nodes removed and every six months I go in for my scans and body checks to make sure it doesn't come back. I have many scars from where they have cut out possible culprits.

I was 14 when I started indoor tanning. At 18 I bought a salon and was tanning almost everyday. When outside I wasn't using sunscreen. No one knows exactly why I got melanoma; if it was sun exposure, tanning or just sensitive skin

But I want to help protect my friends with my own experience. Don't use indoor tanning beds. Use sunscreen when outside, even if it's cloudy. It can save your life!

maQmIgh

My mother died from a Malignant Melanoma when I was 16

And as such no reputable tanning salons will allow me to tan with them

I wouldnt wish Melanomas on anyone (Not even my worst enemy)

Glad to see you came out the other side of your experience

xxx

TatyanaS63

I'm sorry for your loss!