My dermatologist feels that everyone should regularly wear sunscreen with an SPF a very high sunscreen. 15 would be ok with her only if there was nothing else available! She strongly recommended the Neutrogena product that protects against UVA and UVB rays.

In earlier years, I tanned regularly and very rarely got even close to a burn.

As you can see from my signature, I have not had cancer. But, I'm with Nelie ... why put yourself at higher risk for something that is simple to avoid?

* Root for Joe *
Sister of Joe (43, non-smoker/chewer; occ. drinker). Mouth problem 3/07. Diag with Stage I 6/07. Diag with Stage IV 9/07. In EPOC at Univ of Chicago. Cisplatin/cetuximab 1/wk x 8. Then, IMRT 5x/wk x 7 and weekly chemo. Done 12/21/07. Looks good as of 4/08, 7/08, 8/08, 1/09.