RE: Tanning is an acquired injury to the DNA

[Guest guest]

I think there isn't any problem with tanning if you wear a good protection

cream, a sunblock

[ ] Tanning is an acquired injury to the DNA

Hi all!

I find this subject of " tanning " very interesting because I recently

saw a show about a " Tan Ban. " They mentioned that tanning causes an

injury to our DNA and was was absolutely shocked to hear that

information since CML is also an " acquired injury to our DNA. "

If you go to this site... they talk about it.

http://www.skincancer.org/artificial/index.php

I was a sun worshipper for years in So. Calif. and spent a huge

amount of time at the beach etc, in my younger years, soaking up the

sun.

I have since moved to a colder climate and do not tan anymore.(kids,

busy life, Gleevec puffy body that refuses to wear a swimsuit) I've

had CML for 2.5 years, and I cannot go in the sun anymore. 5 minutes

in the sun burns my face.

I have done such a 180 degree turn regarding tanning.

Sincerely, Lynn (Snickersunny)

[Guest guest]

This is kind of like saying there isn't anything wrong with smoking

as long as there's a filter on the cigarette.

>

> I think there isn't any problem with tanning if you wear a good

protection cream, a sunblock

> [ ] Tanning is an acquired injury to the DNA

>

>

> Hi all!

>

> I find this subject of " tanning " very interesting because I

recently

> saw a show about a " Tan Ban. " They mentioned that tanning

causes an

> injury to our DNA and was was absolutely shocked to hear that

> information since CML is also an " acquired injury to our DNA. "

>

> If you go to this site... they talk about it.

>

> http://www.skincancer.org/artificial/index.php

>

> I was a sun worshipper for years in So. Calif. and spent a huge

> amount of time at the beach etc, in my younger years, soaking up

the

> sun.

>

> I have since moved to a colder climate and do not tan anymore.

(kids,

> busy life, Gleevec puffy body that refuses to wear a swimsuit)

I've

> had CML for 2.5 years, and I cannot go in the sun anymore. 5

minutes

> in the sun burns my face.

>

> I have done such a 180 degree turn regarding tanning.

>

> Sincerely, Lynn (Snickersunny)

>

>

>

>

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

At 07:27 PM 4/24/06 +0000, Tracey wrote:

>This is kind of like saying there isn't anything wrong with smoking

>as long as there's a filter on the cigarette.

>

>

> >

> > I think there isn't any problem with tanning if you wear a good

>protection cream, a sunblock

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Actually some exposure to sun in now recommended for Vit D

production....but I think it is about 15-30 minutes, depending on your

latitude. This is without sun protection. Otherwise a good sunscreen and a

hat to protect your face and you should be able to enjoy being outdoors.

Vit D is very much in medical and research news these days......my

naturopath tested my blood level and has me taking a supplement because Vit

D actually functions like a hormone and it important for cell

differentiation. OHSU is doing some research on mega-doses of Vit D and

cancer. It also plays a role in osteoporosis. But I am not talking about

lying in the sun and frying your skin! which I used to love doing in

Hawaii......but after being on Gleevec for several years, my last trip

there I really fried.

C.

[Guest guest]

According to the Cancer Council Australia, College of

Dermatologists, Osteoporosis Australia:

" A balance is required between avoiding an increase in skin cancer

and maintaining adequate vitamin D levels. Sun Protection is

required only when UV index is >3, unless at high altitude or near

water. Adequate vitamin D can be achieved in summer by the face,

arms and hands being exposed to as little as 5 mins of sunlight

either side of the peak UV period most days of the week. 2-3 hours

in winter per week. Those who are at high risk of skin cancer

should consider Vitamin D supplementation " .

" When UVI is in the moderate to extreme range, sun protection will

not reduce Vitamin D intake. Vitamin D accumulated in summer/autumn

can last 30 – 60 days. "

I live in Canada and the UV index is almost always over 3 so I can

only imagine how high it is in more southern areas. 5 mins of

exposure seems reasonable to me but if I stayed out there for 30

mins, especially during peak hours, I'd look like bacon!

Tracey

> Actually some exposure to sun in now recommended for Vit D

> production....but I think it is about 15-30 minutes, depending on

your

> latitude.

[Guest guest]

Hi,

The information regarding vitamin D and sun exposure is not that

clear-cut. The American Cancer Society still maintains that sun exposure

should be avoided. The study about vit. D and sun exposure was not

widely embraced by experts, even though it was widely reported in the

media, and it has some flaws. The ACS and other experts maintain that

the safest way to get vit. D is through vitamins. See this from the Mayo

Clinic:

==========================

The current information about vitamin D can be confusing. The skin makes

vitamin D after exposure to ultraviolet radiation. Yet, many experts say

that there is no safe amount of sun exposure because ultraviolet

radiation can cause skin cancer. These potentially negative effects are

likely cumulative over a person's lifetime.

The amount of vitamin D that may help prevent cancer, if any, isn't

known. Also, the exact amount of sunlight needed to replenish the body's

stores of vitamin D isn't known.

Until more is known, it's important to protect your skin from too much

sun, according to the American Cancer Society. Getting enough vitamin D

also is important. The safest way to increase your vitamin D levels is

by taking a multivitamin that contains vitamin D.

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~ G.

Re: [ ] Tanning is an acquired injury to the DNA

_____________

Actually some exposure to sun in now recommended for Vit D

production....but I think it is about 15-30 minutes, depending on your

latitude. This is without sun protection. Otherwise a good sunscreen and

a

hat to protect your face and you should be able to enjoy being outdoors.

Vit D is very much in medical and research news these days......my

naturopath tested my blood level and has me taking a supplement because

Vit

D actually functions like a hormone and it important for cell

differentiation. OHSU is doing some research on mega-doses of Vit D and

cancer. It also plays a role in osteoporosis. But I am not talking about

lying in the sun and frying your skin! which I used to love doing in

Hawaii......but after being on Gleevec for several years, my last trip

there I really fried.

C.