Guest guest Posted April 24, 2006 Report Share Posted April 24, 2006 Hi Pam, Good luck! Sure the doctor can say it's ok to tan on Gleevec, but that doesn't mean it's going to happen. I am a former sun-worshipper. I love to swim, sunbathe, go boating and any other outdoor activity. I've been on Gleevec since Jan. 2004. I discovered that I need a much stronger sunblock than ever before. I get a very slight tan, but without the sunblock, I'd burn. I am a blonde (natural). I was fortunate to be blonde who could also tan pretty darkly, also my hair always sunbleached out in the warm weather. I'd go several shades lighter every summer. If we took a trip to the Caribbean I'd come back platinum. Well-no more--bummer. Not only did my skin refuse to get dark, my hair refused to get light! What happened? The only thing different is Gleevec. I'm not happy about it, but I'm happy to be alive. I wish I could be the same as before. I decided to supplement my weak little tan with a self-tanner. Guess what? Nobody noticed that I wasn't tanning! I decided to supplement my now darker hair with highlights from the salon, nobody noticed that it wasn't natural. I guess that's the way to go for now, until a better drug comes along! At first I was devastated by not being " normal " , but I'm over it, living each day to the fullest and enjoying the life that I now have even though it is somewhat different than before. So, I guess my message is to beware of suntanning, don't burn. See what happens. in NY Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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