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Persistent Trophoblastic Disease... and the use of tanning beds
I am a 23 year old, and was diagnosed over a month ago with persistent (gestational) trophoblastic disease, but have not yet received chemotherapy treatment. I've used tanning beds on and off since my teenage years (never more than once a week as of the past couple years). My question is- will it affect my type of cancer if I were to go tanning in a salon? I understand I should avoid any type of UV rays once I start chemo... but as of right now, is it okay to do so? (Other than the obvious increased risk of developing skin cancer which would be the same for any other healthy person)
Thank you for your response Louize. Words of wisdom: "You are not your tan". That is very true.
I think you should STOP the tanning bed all together especially since you are having other health issues now. More and more girls are being diagnosed with skin cancer due to the tanning beds. I say use some tanning spray and get on with life.....You are not your tan.....Good Luck!!
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