Most people today are aware that a "glowing tan" is life-threatening! Yet, I overheard a teenage girl recently say one of the things on this summer's "bucket list" was to get a dark tan. I was shocked.
Awareness is key, follow-through can be life-saving. A few standard tips:
Enjoy the summer - using common sense. It's serious business. I'm certain you have loved ones who would appreciate having you around for a long time, rather than a summer tan (that eventually FADES anyway!).
Spread the word - and spread the sunblock!
This could be YOUR story. Let's pray for this lady: Skin cancer patient shares hard-learned lessons | Local News - KMBC Home
Awareness is key, follow-through can be life-saving. A few standard tips:
- Avoid the sun between 10-4 pm
- Wear a high SPF sunblock
- REPEAT the sunblock throughout the day
- Seek shade when possible
- Do NOT get a tan by the sun or tanning bed (try self-tanning lotion instead)
Enjoy the summer - using common sense. It's serious business. I'm certain you have loved ones who would appreciate having you around for a long time, rather than a summer tan (that eventually FADES anyway!).
Spread the word - and spread the sunblock!
This could be YOUR story. Let's pray for this lady: Skin cancer patient shares hard-learned lessons | Local News - KMBC Home
