Hello, I was diagnosed with malignant melanoma due to my fair skin and not protect myself during my childhood. Now I've had 3 surgeries and currently on treatment...1 self-injection a week. I'm only 24 but I was diagnosed when I was 23, i have a kid and a lovely wife as well, they're my strength. PLEASE never stop spreading your knowledge about this desease, I will do the same!!! You're are a great survivor!!! Luis.
People should remember that malignant melanoma is not just caused from sun/UV exposure. I have never sun bathed, my legs are always covered and my melanoma started on a mole on my leg. People should be more aware of their skin in general. Early detection is vital for the best prognosis. The problem here in the UK is that most GPs aren't well trained in spotting them. I was told that my black pigmented on brown mole was nothing to worry about!
My wife has melanoma. She is stage three. She was diagnosed last October. She had two surgeries. They removed eleven limp nodes in her groin. She is now doing chemotherapy. She also did five weeks of radiation. You are lucky. My wife only was given a ten percent chance to live ten years. Cancer sucks.. She is only 35. We have been married eleven years. My son is only seven. Thanks for posting your story. Can you help me? With your shade foundation? We only live off of short term disability.
You can get tans through your clothes...you get it at any age...on any body part even between your toes or on your scalp and even on a cloudy day. Trust me...I learnt my own lesson
this is stupid and FAKE what you said.. have respect for those suffering! tanning beds used frequently enhance very much the risk, but the percentage you report is absurd.
Hello, I was diagnosed with malignant melanoma due to my fair skin and not protect myself during my childhood. Now I've had 3 surgeries and currently on treatment...1 self-injection a week.
I'm only 24 but I was diagnosed when I was 23, i have a kid and a lovely wife as well, they're my strength. PLEASE never stop spreading your knowledge about this desease, I will do the same!!! You're are a great survivor!!!
Luis.
People should remember that malignant melanoma is not just caused from sun/UV exposure. I have never sun bathed, my legs are always covered and my melanoma started on a mole on my leg. People should be more aware of their skin in general. Early detection is vital for the best prognosis. The problem here in the UK is that most GPs aren't well trained in spotting them. I was told that my black pigmented on brown mole was nothing to worry about!
My wife has melanoma. She is stage three. She was diagnosed last October. She had two surgeries. They removed eleven limp nodes in her groin. She is now doing chemotherapy. She also did five weeks of radiation. You are lucky. My wife only was given a ten percent chance to live ten years. Cancer sucks.. She is only 35. We have been married eleven years. My son is only seven. Thanks for posting your story. Can you help me? With your shade foundation? We only live off of short term disability.
I will love to find out more about Shade Foundation. Thank you for doing what you're doing. God Bless You.
This is very touching. It's too bad malignant melanoma killed my good friend's maternal grandmother and folk-rock musician Eva Cassidy. :(
My daughter died two years ago this week from Melanoma. Search UA-cam for Melanoma Robin
is it that bad to use a tanning bed?
Yes I used tanning bedstor 25 years and was diagnosed with melanoma I rarely was outdoors.
@pbzepper LOOLL, I thought similar things...:) Especially after cancer, why would she continue exposing herself to hair + dental bleach.
You can get tans through your clothes...you get it at any age...on any body part even between your toes or on your scalp and even on a cloudy day. Trust me...I learnt my own lesson
@roadwarrior1981 oh yeah? Sunblock makes it worse? Hmmm I will look into the Vitamin D Holick. Thanks yo!
this is stupid and FAKE what you said.. have respect for those suffering! tanning beds used frequently enhance very much the risk, but the percentage you report is absurd.