Members TheAtomicJeff Posted June 30, 2006 Members Share Posted June 30, 2006 Stay out of those damn things. I've owned one since 1990 and used it heavily until 2003 when I was diagnosed with Basal Cell Carcinoma and had it surgically removed. I had biospies done on Monday for two other suspicious areas. The one on my arm is Actinin Kerotosis, a precancerous condition. The other one on my chest near my shoulder is Squamous Cell Carcinoma. More surgeries on July 21st. Free tanning bed available in the Dallas area for anyone who wants to come get it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members #16 Posted June 30, 2006 Members Share Posted June 30, 2006 Originally posted by TheAtomicJeff Stay out of those damn things. I've owned one since 1990 and used it heavily until 2003 when I was diagnosed with Basal Cell Carcinoma and had it surgically removed. I had biopies done on Monday for two other suspicions. The one on my arm is Actinin Kerotosis, a precancerous condition. The other on my chest near my should is Squamous Cell Carcinoma. More surguries on July 21st. Free tanning bed available in the Dallas area for anyone who wants to come get it. :( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members beezdeez Posted June 30, 2006 Members Share Posted June 30, 2006 It's on its way for me. Skin cancer runs in the family and I'm always at the beach. I have been all my life. My back is riddled with freckles and moles... little dots of skin cancer. But my nose and ears will be the first to go. Good thing you found out about it early. My grandmother had it bad on her face and had to get multiple plastic surgeries to fix it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members KjStrat62 Posted June 30, 2006 Members Share Posted June 30, 2006 Originally posted by TheAtomicJeff Stay out of those damn things. I've owned one since 1990 and used it heavily until 2003 when I was diagnosed with Basal Cell Carcinoma and had it surgically removed. I had biospies done on Monday for two other suspicious areas. The one on my arm is Actinin Kerotosis, a precancerous condition. The other one on my chest near my shoulder is Squamous Cell Carcinoma. More surgeries on July 21st. Free tanning bed available in the Dallas area for anyone who wants to come get it. Take a dead car for it?? My bad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Gearhunter Posted June 30, 2006 Members Share Posted June 30, 2006 Originally posted by TheAtomicJeff Stay out of those damn things. I've owned one since 1990 and used it heavily until 2003 when I was diagnosed with Basal Cell Carcinoma and had it surgically removed. I had biospies done on Monday for two other suspicious areas. The one on my arm is Actinin Kerotosis, a precancerous condition. The other one on my chest near my shoulder is Squamous Cell Carcinoma. More surgeries on July 21st. Free tanning bed available in the Dallas area for anyone who wants to come get it. Man,sorry to hear about that.Hope the surgery wipes it out. Time to cancel my wife's tanning membership. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members TheAtomicJeff Posted June 30, 2006 Author Members Share Posted June 30, 2006 Originally posted by KjStrat62 Take a dead car for it?? My bad LOL. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members StratAtak83 Posted June 30, 2006 Members Share Posted June 30, 2006 Sorry to hear that jeff .. Hopefully you'll pull through again and the surgeries are successful .. Its a known fact that, the # of new cases of skin cancer has gone up ,even though sunblock sales are higher than ever.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members TheAtomicJeff Posted June 30, 2006 Author Members Share Posted June 30, 2006 Originally posted by Gearhunter Time to cancel my wife's tanning membership. Do it. She may look beautiful now but she might regret it later. I used to think I looked good too but now I'm paying for it. When I pulled the bandage off of my face after my first surgery three years ago and saw stitches that looked like Frankenstein to me, I knew my tanning days were over and that I'd have to be cautious in the future. I'm going to take a sledgehammer to the tanning bed this weekend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members gil1 Posted June 30, 2006 Members Share Posted June 30, 2006 Man, I'm sorry to hear that.I'll say a prayer for your good recovery. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members ArrMatey Posted June 30, 2006 Members Share Posted June 30, 2006 Originally posted by StratAtak83 Sorry to hear that jeff .. Hopefully you'll pull through again and the surgeries are successful .. Its a known fact that, the # of new cases of skin cancer has gone up ,even though sunblock sales are higher than ever.. probably because the ozone layer being less and less protective and the quality of the sunblocks going down...it all goes ape{censored}! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members TheAtomicJeff Posted June 30, 2006 Author Members Share Posted June 30, 2006 Originally posted by StratAtak83 Sorry to hear that jeff .. Hopefully you'll pull through again and the surgeries are successful .. Its a known fact that, the # of new cases of skin cancer has gone up ,even though sunblock sales are higher than ever.. Thanks SA83. I'll probably be ok depending on how deep it is. I've been through it before so I know what to expect. No fear. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members TheAtomicJeff Posted June 30, 2006 Author Members Share Posted June 30, 2006 Originally posted by beezdeez It's on its way for me. Skin cancer runs in the family and I'm always at the beach. I have been all my life. My back is riddled with freckles and moles... little dots of skin cancer. But my nose and ears will be the first to go. Good thing you found out about it early. My grandmother had it bad on her face and had to get multiple plastic surgeries to fix it. Yep, I did the beach/pool thing too in addition to the tanning bed. My back is the same as yours, lots of little freckles and moles. I thought this little thing on my chest was a mole. Apparently not. Be diligent and check on yourself frequently. This {censored} ain't cool. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members DaSkip Posted June 30, 2006 Members Share Posted June 30, 2006 Damn, Jeff you are colorful enough as it is. The closest star to us beats us down enough where we live as it is. Best prayers bubba. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members TheAtomicJeff Posted June 30, 2006 Author Members Share Posted June 30, 2006 Originally posted by DaSkip Damn, Jeff you are colorful enough as it is. The closest star to us beats us down enough where we live as it is. Best prayers bubba. Thanks, bud! I think I'll be ok. Just gotta get it before it spreads, you know... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members StratAtak83 Posted June 30, 2006 Members Share Posted June 30, 2006 Originally posted by ArrMatey probably because the ozone layer being less and less protective and the quality of the sunblocks going down...it all goes ape{censored}! Thats true , more ultra violent rays attacking the skin.. but after studying the integumentarysystem in class . I've come to the conclusion , we're not built to be exposed to the the sun, the cells can't sustain protecting us during extreme exposure .. no matter the products we put on our skin or the shape of the enviroment . Even with a nice amount of melanin in my skin , exposure to the sun is something i don't wanna play wit .. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members TheAtomicJeff Posted June 30, 2006 Author Members Share Posted June 30, 2006 Originally posted by StratAtak83 ...but after studying the integumentarysystem in class . I've come to the conclusion , we're not built to be exposed to the the sun, the cells can't sustain protecting us during extreme exposure .. no matter the products we put on our skin or the shape of the enviroment . Even with a nice amount of melanin in my skin , exposure to the sun is something i don't wanna play wit .. Hey, I just studied the integumentary system in class a couple of weeks ago. Based on that knowledge and my experience, I agree with everything you said. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members 4Kenoath Posted June 30, 2006 Members Share Posted June 30, 2006 Those tanning beds are perfect for growing skin cancers...they're like giant petri dishes. It's like the epitomy of image over common sense. This is why I prefer women who are white and thus will age better and have nice soft skin for longer. My uncle had all sorts of surgeries, burnings, skin grafts etc to combat SC. The bad news is once you start getting them, that's just the tip of the iceberg. I've been able to reverse the early stages of skin cancers on me by putting Vitamin C serum cream on them daily. I've completely reversed several beligerant cancers this way...give it a try. Can take about a month for some, but you'll see reduction in weeks or even days with most. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil O'Keefe Posted June 30, 2006 Share Posted June 30, 2006 Sorry to hear about that Jeff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members StratAtak83 Posted June 30, 2006 Members Share Posted June 30, 2006 Originally posted by TheAtomicJeff Hey, I just studied the integumentary system in class a couple of weeks ago. Based on that knowledge and my experience, I agree with everything you said. Cool... sorry to go ot but ... What class was that ,Whats your major ? (I learned in anatomy& physiology I.. ) I'm studying to become a physician's assistant .. hopefully get my master's in public health soon after.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members TheAtomicJeff Posted June 30, 2006 Author Members Share Posted June 30, 2006 Originally posted by 4Kenoath I've been able to reverse the early stages of skin cancers on me by putting Vitamin C serum cream on them daily. I've completely reversed several beligerant cancers this way...give it a try. Can take about a month for some, but you'll see reduction in weeks or even days with most. They offered the cream on the Actinin Keratosis but the only guarantee is surgury. I need to be guaranteed. But thanks for the advice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members TheAtomicJeff Posted June 30, 2006 Author Members Share Posted June 30, 2006 Originally posted by StratAtak83 What class was that ,Whats your major ? (I learned in anatomy& physiology I.. ) A & P I! I'm trying to do the prereqs for the R.N. program. Originally posted by Phil O'Keefe Sorry to hear about that Jeff. Thank Phil! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members StratAtak83 Posted June 30, 2006 Members Share Posted June 30, 2006 Originally posted by TheAtomicJeff A & P I! I'm trying to do the prereqs for the R.N. program. Yes!!! .. guitar slangers , becoming health care professionals .. are super cool .. Again .. good luck overcoming skin cancer ..and becoming a R.N... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members TheAtomicJeff Posted June 30, 2006 Author Members Share Posted June 30, 2006 Originally posted by StratAtak83 Yes!!! .. guitar slangers , becoming health care professionals .. are super cool .. Again .. good luck overcoming skin cancer ..and becoming a R.N... Thanks, You too! This A&P stuff during the accelorated summer schedule is tough. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members #16 Posted June 30, 2006 Members Share Posted June 30, 2006 Originally posted by TheAtomicJeff Do it. She may look beautiful now but she might regret it later. I used to think I looked good too but now I'm paying for it. When I pulled the bandage off of my face after my first surgery three years ago and saw stitches that looked like Frankenstein to me, I knew my tanning days were over and that I'd have to be cautious in the future. I'm going to take a sledgehammer to the tanning bed this weekend. Lots of pics please! Guess I should be more careful....Tough when you grew up in the tropics and live in Southern California! Get better! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members TheAtomicJeff Posted June 30, 2006 Author Members Share Posted June 30, 2006 Originally posted by gil1 Man, I'm sorry to hear that. I'll say a prayer for your good recovery. Thanks Gil - you're a good guy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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