Suntan and skin cancer

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hothong
	Date Posted：12/23/2008 01:38:48Copy HTML Those of you who love to sun bathing, have you ever thought of getting skin cancer? I have been reading about news related to it. A quote from an article noted "Contrary to popular misconception, there is no such thing as a “healthy tan”. Tanning is, in essence, the skin’s reaction to damage already done, and a defensive attempt to protect itself from further harm." I wonder if any of you out there who has been suntan for 10-20 years and still keeping a healthy skin?
barebunz	#1
	Re：Suntan and skin cancer Date Posted：12/23/2008 03:21:24Copy HTML Consider it? Yes. A melanoma killed my dad and just today my wife had a basal cell tumor removed. But considering it doesn't mean running away and hiding from it. Take reasonable precautions (many posts here on that) and live life. Everybody dies from something. Sun exposure carries risks, but they are not cut and dried. For example, melanoma appears related to acquiring a severe sunburn at an early age rather than repeated exposure over years, and other than that, skin cancers are among the easiest to cure. If I seem to be understating the risk, that may be true, but I believe much of what is said overstates it. As I wrote above, take reasonable precautions, especially if you have risk factors such as fair skin or blue eyes like my wife and Dad (he claimed to be at risk of sunburn under a full moon.) I'm fortunate to have a darker complexion that tans easily and almost requires an effort to burn, so I don't worry much but just exercise some prudence.
bmicro	#2
	Re：Suntan and skin cancer Date Posted：12/23/2008 03:46:10Copy HTML Of course I see my dermatologist every six months. I have has a basal cell growth removed from my forehead and my shoulders. I take the usual precautions but don't let it stop me from enjoying the beach and the watersports that I love. My study of the literature indicates that skin cancer (especially the only fearful one, melanoma) is more related to early exposure and sunburn than recent exposure. Given the fact that I have not had a sunburn in many years, I don't consider my recent exposure to the sun to be a significant contributor to my risk of melanoma. With regular checkups and treatment, neither basal nor squamous cell carcinoma present significant threats to my health.
runningbear	#3
	Re：Suntan and skin cancer Date Posted：01/07/2009 01:35:41Copy HTML Vitamin D and Skin Cancer Recent studies indicate that cancer patients are deficient in vitamin D. The body constructs this vitamin when exposed to the sun. For this reason some authorities conclude that moderate exposure to sunlight can be beneficial. Sunburn should always be carefully avoided! Those who advocate avoidance of the sun entirely may be going to an unjustified extreme. Moderation in all things!
1skinnydipper	#4
	Re：Suntan and skin cancer Date Posted：05/05/2009 06:56:37Copy HTML I was thonging on my deck last Saturday afternoon and my wife became irate about it. She doesn't mind thongs on me and never complained before but this time she was irate because I have skin cancer. Is there anyone else with skin cancer and how do you handle your spouse's (significant other's) opposition? I still want to continue thonging and try to only do so before 10 am and after 4 pm and in the shade.
ownpool	#5
	Re：Suntan and skin cancer Date Posted：05/05/2009 07:30:15Copy HTML Where on your body is your skin cancer? Why haven't you had it removed? If you are prone to skin cancer, stay in the shade always.
1skinnydipper	#6
	Re：Suntan and skin cancer Date Posted：05/06/2009 12:11:25Copy HTML I have had several minor surgeries, mainly on my face and do try to stay in the shade. Last surgery, on my back, was 3 years ago and my last check up, 4 weeks ago, show no new problems. My yard has lots of trees and my deck has a gazibo so even more shade. I also use # 50 lotion.
ownpool	#7
	Re：Suntan and skin cancer Date Posted：05/06/2009 01:50:16Copy HTML If that's your skin cancer situation, I think your wife is just using it as an excuse. Stay well!
kai028	#8
	Re：Suntan and skin cancer Date Posted：05/06/2009 04:44:04Copy HTML Please stay well. My father died last NewYear's Eve of melanoma. If your skin cancer is not melanoma, then maybe you're ok, but melanoma is VERY aggressive and you need to take care of yourself!
1skinnydipper	#9
	Re：Suntan and skin cancer Date Posted：05/06/2009 08:55:50Copy HTML I think you're right Ownpool. Thank you Kai028 for your concern; sorry about your father.
chris0721	#10
	Re：Suntan and skin cancer Date Posted：06/06/2009 03:37:41Copy HTML I am also prone to basal cell skin cancer and have been for the past 15 years. I wear SPF 15, hat to protect the face and see my dermatologist twice a year for checkups. He finds and removes the patches as they crop up. At first I thought it was a big deal and worried about it but after 15 years and 30 ro 40 little pieces removed, it is part of the price of living on this planet. I not going to set under a shade tree the rest of my life. So take precautions, see your dermatologist annually or semi annually, use the sunscreen and enjoy the sun.
1skinnydipper	#11
	Re：Suntan and skin cancer Date Posted：06/08/2009 04:42:29Copy HTML Thanks Chris0721 for your viewpoint, I agree with what you say. It helps to hear from someone who has experienced the same issue with basal cell skin cancer. Not really enjoying the sun for the last four years has been really depressing.
SlidingG	#12
	Re：Suntan and skin cancer Date Posted：06/09/2009 12:08:35Copy HTML I tan because I love the look, and it feels good getting it. So far, an annual dermatologist's full body check has shown no sign of skin cancer. If she ever finds some, tanning will be off-limits and there'll be little reason to continue backyard thonging, but stringing at the beach with an umbrella, high-SPF, and a spray-on tan should still be okay. We can adapt.
armand_galleon	#13
	Re：Suntan and skin cancer Date Posted：06/09/2009 04:28:20Copy HTML Tanning is fine. But like anything else it can be overdone. Some skin types can handle a deeper tan but even they can burn and end up with skin cancer. So, remember, you don't have to have an August tan in May, or look like you have been in the tropics all summer when you only went to the lake for the weekend! A nice tan can be maintain if you work at it, slowly. But remember, chances are that if your last name is Smith and you worry about getting burned under 20 minutes that no matter how you go about it you will never look as naturally tanned as someone with olive skin named Martinez!
ownpool	#14
	Re：Suntan and skin cancer Date Posted：06/09/2009 08:32:01Copy HTML Wearing a thong is really not the issue with skin cancer. Most occur on the face and neck which get the most sun in any case. The most important garment to wear is a broad-brimmed hat so that your face never gets direct sun!
John Howard	#15
	Re：Suntan and skin cancer Date Posted：11/12/2011 11:11:42Copy HTML went to my annual skin check last week and everything was ok.The doctor takes photos of any potential skin cancer signs on the skin and he compares them on the following year check up, as well as checking for new spots.He couldn't find a spot from last year on my face, apparently sometimes they can disappear the same way they came.I agree that skin cancer has more to do with some people being more prone to it than others.That doesn't mean that it might not happen if you are careless not applying any sun protection at all. JH
jcarver	#16
	Re：Suntan and skin cancer Date Posted：06/02/2016 05:38:55Copy HTML May was skin cancer awareness month, and it's already over! Have you had your checkup this year? My husband was diagnosed with skin cancer about 4 years ago. We always take precautions, but he was genetically predisposed. Fortunately we caught it early, and he's doing well. Since then, we've been champions for skin exams. I took my son and daughter in for their annual exams about a week ago. The most important rule to remember is to make sure you're in your birthday suit when you have your birthday suit checked. Being nude in front of a doctor can be stressful, especially for kids, but skin cancer can occur anywhere. This was especially true for my son when he started puberty, but he's been a trooper and gets naked for his health. It's also wise to do regular self exams. An easy way to remember is to check your birthday suit on your birthday. It's easier if your spouse can help. We use birthdays as a reminder for the whole family. It only takes 10 minutes to strip down and check each other. Wearing thongs is fun, but take care of yourselves.
Beached_Santa_Cruz	#17
	Re：Suntan and skin cancer Date Posted：06/03/2016 12:34:43Copy HTML My PCP from years ago said to do spousal skin checks as part of foreplay once a month.
abadonmi	#18
	Re：Suntan and skin cancer Date Posted：06/03/2016 01:51:08Copy HTML Do you go to your regular physician to have your skin checked? Or it has to be a dermatologist?
Grabeach	#19
	Re：Suntan and skin cancer Date Posted：06/03/2016 10:34:06Copy HTML If you're young with fairly unmarked skin, then a good GP would probably be okay. A good GP will refer anything that is remotely suspicious to a dermatologist anyway. In my case, aged 59 and having spent a lot of time in the sun, I have numerous non-cancerous skin 'blemishes' that could potentially turn into something worse. I therefore go to a dermatologist regularly on the basis that they will have seen more skin problems in a week than my GP will see in a year.
John Howard	#20
	Re：Suntan and skin cancer Date Posted：06/03/2016 11:58:54Copy HTML I never strip naked to the checkup; always been told to strip to my underwear which is invariably a g or a thong. It amazes me how important this checkup really is, and how much is ignored by the general population.Just last week there was a famous Australian Rules Football player diagnosed with skin cancer; yes he has fair skin and red hair which might be a contributing factor. He also announced that three spots have been lately detected in his lungs. It's very sad. People like us who worship the sun and wear minimal suits should consider a yearly checkup a must.
Beached_Santa_Cruz	#21
	Re：Suntan and skin cancer Date Posted：08/30/2026 06:01:57Copy HTML Had my 6 month skin check last week. I have a new dermatologist. I thought my last one was thorough but this new one is even more so. She checked me over head to bottoms of my feet. She found several small spots. A basal cell on my shoulder and neck and a squamous on the back of my thigh. All were small enough to come off with a blade scrape. My brother who lives in Florida and never wears sunscreen isn't so lucky. He's had to have 2 MOHS surgeries. Both quite large, one on the side of his face and the other on his ear. His ear isn't healing so he will probably have to have a skin graft. WEAR YOUR SUNSCREEN!!!!
MNluvthongs	#22
	Re：Suntan and skin cancer Date Posted：09/10/2026 08:11:44Copy HTML The closer to the equator you are the more fierce the sun is. Australia has a lot of skin cancer from what I hear.
JayByrd	#23
	Re：Suntan and skin cancer Date Posted：09/10/2026 08:26:39Copy HTML MNluvthongs your comment, "The closer to the equator you are the more fierce the sun is. Australia has a lot of skin cancer from what I hear." leads me to believe you feel Australia is equatorial. For the most part AU is just as far from the equator as the Continental US.
GregTomo	#24
	Re：Suntan and skin cancer Date Posted：09/14/2026 02:10:00Copy HTML I'm a white dude but with Greek heritage and I tan very well, my skin is a light brown or olive as the Greeks would say. I've done a lot of research on sun therapy and moderation is the key. I'm on the extreme end because I'm usually at the beach for hours. So I make sure I use 30 or 50 SPF often, UV shirts, and get plenty of shade. Butt, I also get plenty of sun walking, swimming, laying out in my thong. If I didn't get the sun I do I'd be pretty white. I've read that avoiding the sun can make you more easy to contract skin cancer. Sun therapy gives you Vitamin D, Red Light, UV, re-energizing, just so many things. I think the benefits outweigh the risks, just take precautions.
kiyoothong	#25
	Re：Suntan and skin cancer Date Posted：09/15/2026 10:33:00Copy HTML As a Korean, I need to stay in the sun for hours just to get a tan. I rarely get sunburned, but I do get sunspots on my body. To prevent spots, I wear SPF 30. Whenever I am in the sun, I cover my face because I don't want it to prematurely age. I have been told that sun exposure leads to wrinkles, so I always apply sunscreen to my face.
MNluvthongs	#26
	Re：Suntan and skin cancer Date Posted：09/15/2026 03:20:28Copy HTML JayByrd: never said AU sits on the equator but I have heard reports skin cancer is big in the country. Probably because people spend a lot of time outside. Anyhow, stay out of the sun during peak times is good advice for everyone without SPF 50.

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