Sunshine IS good for you!

**Susie Q Roo** · 05-21-2005

I always did believe this and they're finally proving it scientifically!

Sunshine Prevents Cancer - click here

05-21-2005

Sunshine always brings a smile to my face-so for my mental health it is good!

cuffedlinks · 05-21-2005

I'm down with brown....

jx2 · 05-21-2005

If this is as good as it sounds, this is a bummer for those people who have totally changed their lifestyle for the worse, just to make matters worse

For me ,this may be good ,cuz I never have been to much into protection anyway. Just enough not to burn.

mckinzie · 05-21-2005

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I'm down with brown....

Ditto!!!

Donny · 05-21-2005

Prevention is still the best weapon we have in avoiding this killer disease, experts say. In fact, survival rates for metastatic melanoma -- the fastest-growing cancer among Americans today -- haven't budged for the past 30 years, according to a study presented this week at the annual meeting of the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) in Orlando, Fla. Researchers at the John Wayne Cancer Institute in Santa Monica, Calif., found that just 35 to 50 percent of individuals with stage III melanoma, and 5 to 10 percent of those with later-stage disease, can expect to survive over the long term.

One glimmer of hope may come in the form of "maintenance biotherapy" -- ongoing combination drug therapy given to patients after an initial round of chemotherapy. In another study presented at this week's ASCO meeting, researchers at the Angeles Clinic and Research Institute, also in Santa Monica, report that at 30 months follow-up, 20 percent of patients with metastatic melanomas were still alive, with 12 percent showing no signs of disease.

Still, experts agree that the best way to stop melanoma is to avoid getting it in the first place.

"Malignant melanoma is a significant cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide. Prevention is the key to reducing deaths, as such it is vital that we continually assess and improve our education and awareness campaigns," Wang said.

The above was copied to contradict a statement made that skin cancer is rarely a killer. It is very much a killer, even when caught early. They are beginning to make advances with most cancer treatments, though.

My best friend died from Melanoma when he was 28 after almost 4 years of battling the disease. He was a sunbum like me and we used to go w/o sunscreen and see who could get the best tan. He became a framer and got badly burned on one occasion and maybe that's what triggered it.
I believe sunshine is very good for you as well (especially if you live in Washington) but most definitely avoid the burn!

**SunKneeMarie** · 05-21-2005

It's still a moderation issue... the article said "15 minutes of exposure, a few times a week"... just enough time to absorb some Vitamin D... after that, slap on the sunscreen....

I'm still slathering my face with SPF... since I hit 40, wrinkles are a concern... I can absorb the Vitamin D through my other parts....

Mikey · 05-21-2005

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I can absorb the Vitamin D through my other parts....

Big Kahuna · 05-21-2005

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Mikey this seems to be a common response for you lately...playin' it safe are you?

Big Kahuna · 05-21-2005

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I can absorb the Vitamin D through my other parts....

Damn girl...I'm impressed.

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bufante Posts: n/a	Sunshine always brings a smile to my face-so for my mental health it is good!

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cuffedlinks añejo Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: The City of Presidents Posts: 16,003	I'm down with brown....

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jx2 añejo Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Pac. NW. Posts: 3,950	If this is as good as it sounds, this is a bummer for those people who have totally changed their lifestyle for the worse, just to make matters worse For me ,this may be good ,cuz I never have been to much into protection anyway. Just enough not to burn.

05-21-2005	#6 (permalink)
Donny añejo Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Washington State Posts: 3,216	Prevention is still the best weapon we have in avoiding this killer disease, experts say. In fact, survival rates for metastatic melanoma -- the fastest-growing cancer among Americans today -- haven't budged for the past 30 years, according to a study presented this week at the annual meeting of the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) in Orlando, Fla. Researchers at the John Wayne Cancer Institute in Santa Monica, Calif., found that just 35 to 50 percent of individuals with stage III melanoma, and 5 to 10 percent of those with later-stage disease, can expect to survive over the long term. One glimmer of hope may come in the form of "maintenance biotherapy" -- ongoing combination drug therapy given to patients after an initial round of chemotherapy. In another study presented at this week's ASCO meeting, researchers at the Angeles Clinic and Research Institute, also in Santa Monica, report that at 30 months follow-up, 20 percent of patients with metastatic melanomas were still alive, with 12 percent showing no signs of disease. Still, experts agree that the best way to stop melanoma is to avoid getting it in the first place. "Malignant melanoma is a significant cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide. Prevention is the key to reducing deaths, as such it is vital that we continually assess and improve our education and awareness campaigns," Wang said. The above was copied to contradict a statement made that skin cancer is rarely a killer. It is very much a killer, even when caught early. They are beginning to make advances with most cancer treatments, though. My best friend died from Melanoma when he was 28 after almost 4 years of battling the disease. He was a sunbum like me and we used to go w/o sunscreen and see who could get the best tan. He became a framer and got badly burned on one occasion and maybe that's what triggered it. I believe sunshine is very good for you as well (especially if you live in Washington) but most definitely avoid the burn!

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SunKneeMarie character encapsulator Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Texas Posts: 26,325	It's still a moderation issue... the article said "15 minutes of exposure, a few times a week"... just enough time to absorb some Vitamin D... after that, slap on the sunscreen.... I'm still slathering my face with SPF... since I hit 40, wrinkles are a concern... I can absorb the Vitamin D through my other parts....

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