tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7002258242339978362.post7159120986046738533..comments2023-09-18T07:16:38.615-05:00Comments on BLissed-Out Grandma: More stuff I wish I didn't know: That beautiful warm sun is not my friendNancy/BLissed-Out Grandmahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17223278142557533175noreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7002258242339978362.post-54377449030387180352011-12-16T18:19:15.174-06:002011-12-16T18:19:15.174-06:00I've had my bout with skin cancer (on my nose)...I've had my bout with skin cancer (on my nose). It's not fun, and your advisory is very important.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16722113420473357914noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7002258242339978362.post-67022816484895418692011-11-30T14:17:22.819-06:002011-11-30T14:17:22.819-06:00Amen on the sunscreen! I hope you're okay and ...Amen on the sunscreen! I hope you're okay and have found a beautiful sun hat to brighten (well....actually dim) your days, but that sounded too S.A.D. to actually say...Marie Loerzelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11122641412197329551noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7002258242339978362.post-64200289643543677822011-11-25T17:08:33.897-06:002011-11-25T17:08:33.897-06:00You've explained the situation well If people ...You've explained the situation well If people don't get it from what you've said the never will.<br /> I hope you make a full recovery.Rednoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7002258242339978362.post-29056672493751475042011-11-23T17:16:33.651-06:002011-11-23T17:16:33.651-06:00Mmmm. I think I need to pay more attention...Mmmm. I think I need to pay more attention...troutbirderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14087811292280881959noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7002258242339978362.post-66134995172824706242011-11-22T18:53:15.805-06:002011-11-22T18:53:15.805-06:00Your talkin' to a fair skinned gal who spent h...Your talkin' to a fair skinned gal who spent her summers lifeguarding and bakin' in the sun. <br /><br />Remember when it was vogue to mix baby oil and iodine and roast? Yep, that's me!<br /><br />I've learned my lesson well...sunscreen all the way these days but we can never be reminded too much.<br /><br />God bless ya sweetie and have a beautiful Thanksgiving!<br /><br />Pop over if ya get a chance...I'm hostin' a giveaway. Woohoo!!! :o)Nezzy (Cow Patty Surprise)https://www.blogger.com/profile/10175389676508928061noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7002258242339978362.post-71296838112170909332011-11-22T12:21:05.345-06:002011-11-22T12:21:05.345-06:00I am so sorry you went through this. But I'm ...I am so sorry you went through this. But I'm very glad you have a vigilant doctor. We all need to be very aware of the sun and the damage it can do.Linda Medranohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03440058568073764902noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7002258242339978362.post-26815403349483202672011-11-21T20:11:19.593-06:002011-11-21T20:11:19.593-06:00In California, people wore hats. Here in Oklahoma ...In California, people wore hats. Here in Oklahoma where the sun is so much more intense, only men wear hats and that's only because they're baseball caps. I wear my big sun hat regardless and accept the occasional stare.Rubye Jackhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02511953177053448513noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7002258242339978362.post-81072684709686187762011-11-21T16:29:18.035-06:002011-11-21T16:29:18.035-06:00Right there with you- red hair, blue eyes, freckle...Right there with you- red hair, blue eyes, freckles and fair skin. Lots of basal cell growths up to now and a brother with melanoma so I wear sun screen every day of the year. thanks for the alert!<br />p.s. Take a look at "Michelle" and see if you think it's spam.Grandmother Maryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18169464484379536529noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7002258242339978362.post-7996650053192477972011-11-21T12:28:24.935-06:002011-11-21T12:28:24.935-06:00The thing about skin cancer is that no one really ...The thing about skin cancer is that no one really takes it very seriously because I think people think it can't kill you. Which is so wrong. I have a lot of people around me who have been reminded of the need for sunscreen, limited time outside, and big hats fairly recently. I'm blonde, blue-eyed and have had TONS of severe sunburns from Hilton Head summers. I have a dermatologist on speed dial, the world's most ridiculous and huge floppy hat, and SPF 50. I just hope it's not too late. This is an important PSA. I know it will make a difference to many people.Allyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09631534121013434266noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7002258242339978362.post-82088457629541865612011-11-21T09:06:43.176-06:002011-11-21T09:06:43.176-06:00Glad to hear that your derm caught this one in tim...Glad to hear that your derm caught this one in time, too! My mom had a non-melanoma cancer (can't remember which, but white) a couple years ago, so I am more diligent now. I definitely did some damage in my youth, though. Hopefully today's kids will learn from our mistakes!Emmahttp://emmawilhelm.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7002258242339978362.post-61400754221602654992011-11-20T21:30:08.611-06:002011-11-20T21:30:08.611-06:00Eeek! @@#% cancer should learn to keep its cells t...Eeek! @@#% cancer should learn to keep its cells to itself.Daughter Number Threehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08171356533232458827noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7002258242339978362.post-9858156380488086512011-11-20T12:14:13.878-06:002011-11-20T12:14:13.878-06:00Re your SAD - this year I'm taking 4000 units ...Re your SAD - this year I'm taking 4000 units of vitamin D3 a day. The Pacific Northwest is a gloomy, dark place in winter. So far, no SAD. So good!Linda Myershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05706455533282204519noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7002258242339978362.post-36264752213291460032011-11-20T11:42:29.642-06:002011-11-20T11:42:29.642-06:00Thanks for the good advice, I never think about su...Thanks for the good advice, I never think about sunscreen in the winter.<br />I remember a comic (maybe Phillis Diller?) once saying that as we age we start to have things growing on us. She never mentioned what an interesting variety they are! It's not so funny when you find out those things can kill you. Glad you caught it in time!Ms Sparrowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03417670251423549014noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7002258242339978362.post-42107011345990858472011-11-20T08:29:57.858-06:002011-11-20T08:29:57.858-06:00Very scary, and what a painful treatment.
Thank yo...Very scary, and what a painful treatment.<br />Thank you for this reminder. The sun feels so good on my face, so warm in my soul. I forget to protect myself from it!<br /><br />Hope you are recovering and can find some light this winter!Marion Williams-Bennetthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13741729110133561984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7002258242339978362.post-41175699721527067432011-11-20T06:40:10.349-06:002011-11-20T06:40:10.349-06:00Oh, Shane, I'm so sorry you have to deal with ...Oh, Shane, I'm so sorry you have to deal with this. I know this is very treatable and it sounds like you were given a grand (if sore) opportunity to take care of things. There are so many success stories, but it doesn't alleviate the concern when something like this occurs. I know you'll be fine. <br /><br />I try to be good with the sunscreen, but something like this is a very specific, personal reminder to use the sunscreen and be careful about it always. Thanks. And hang in there.Jeaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17482528482559445943noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7002258242339978362.post-64052282836749106102011-11-19T21:03:32.898-06:002011-11-19T21:03:32.898-06:00We can't have too many reminders. My niece (A...We can't have too many reminders. My niece (Actually, she is my cousin's daughter, but I call her my niece.) has battled a very nasty melanoma for the last several years. It has been such a terrible battle. <br /><br />I get my yearly checkup, and I always wear my sunscreen on my face. I'm not so good about putting it on the rest of my body. <br /><br />Thanks for the reminder.Sally Wesselyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06470453773515491625noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7002258242339978362.post-9982944674645154582011-11-19T19:37:39.199-06:002011-11-19T19:37:39.199-06:00Oh yes, I know what you are talking about. I have ...Oh yes, I know what you are talking about. I have had several basal-cells and a squamous-cell removed. You have prompted me to make an appointment to have two very tiny crusty spots, one on my nose and one on my hand, looked at. <br />I hope you get some wonderful sun to protect yourself from soon.Jeaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04810126999695733332noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7002258242339978362.post-14083527312042330032011-11-19T17:02:54.879-06:002011-11-19T17:02:54.879-06:00Melanoma runs in my family and I didn't know i...Melanoma runs in my family and I didn't know it can be clear colored! Yikes! Maybe I'd better strip down right now and take a look. Thanks for the warning.DJanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07152183871573797791noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7002258242339978362.post-8309032805396411762011-11-19T16:57:25.266-06:002011-11-19T16:57:25.266-06:00Thanks for reminding me about this issue, and for ...Thanks for reminding me about this issue, and for the information. I am a fan of wearing hats outdoors which provides some protection.Terra https://www.blogger.com/profile/04396481049075747940noreply@blogger.com