tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5994336640653689680.post3508073970731463478..comments2023-11-15T23:03:26.237-05:00Comments on Adventures With My Enemy Melanoma: Pointing FingersChelseahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03983041684417338248noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5994336640653689680.post-50067066282586054502014-03-20T23:14:11.089-04:002014-03-20T23:14:11.089-04:00That really was an insensitive remark coming from ...That really was an insensitive remark coming from a cancer stricken individual. I think you're right, maybe he's having a hard time accepting what has become of him. If tanning can really lead to serious illness then it should be considered a vice just like cigarettes. Don't you think so? In the Philippines, the consumer tax on alcoholic drinks and cigarettes were raised to a double so minors wouldn't even think of starting an addictive and destructive path to drinking and smoking. I think the government is even planning to raise the tax even more so the population of teenagers engaged in drinking and smoking would be squeezed down to almost nonexistent. I think this should be the same for tanning. These shouldn't be made available to the teens who are in no position yet to assess things responsibly and wisely.Janice@www.unexplainedbruising.nethttp://www.unexplainedbruising.netnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5994336640653689680.post-32554388306529727072014-03-06T13:13:56.270-05:002014-03-06T13:13:56.270-05:00Hey Chelsea you inspired me to write a blog of my ...Hey Chelsea you inspired me to write a blog of my own having been diagnosed with melanoma yesterday. In my case I never used a sunbed , however I get tired of people thinking its cool to use them and burn their skin. I'm surprised sunbeds haven't been banned.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08876833713217971783noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5994336640653689680.post-14906319881343556082014-03-03T17:11:01.201-05:002014-03-03T17:11:01.201-05:00I'm 30 and have had 3 melanomas and I've a...I'm 30 and have had 3 melanomas and I've also NEVER been near a tanning bed! I think that they should be illegal! Lulu Luluhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17067384818803508140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5994336640653689680.post-70839122676743488022014-02-27T10:41:48.558-05:002014-02-27T10:41:48.558-05:00I don't know how I missed this post before but...I don't know how I missed this post before but as I read it I found myself getting more angry at what Mr Internet man said. Yes, I didn't have anyone holding a gun to my head when I got in one of those tanning beds, and I didn't stop and think about my life as I got older while I was getting sunburned in my youth. But, I will have to fight skin cancer the rest of my life. I may not die from it, more like from a heart attach or old age, who knows. He certainly doesn't, only God knows. <br />He may have to eat his words one day when his daughter or granddaughter choices to tan for prom or to show off that new dress.<br />You stick to your guns and keep standing up to help others. I know I will!<br />Betty<br />http://efudexskincancer.blogspot.comThe Path Traveledhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17931107657755324419noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5994336640653689680.post-35535007118009308982014-02-12T18:04:56.231-05:002014-02-12T18:04:56.231-05:00Nice post! It is frustrating as well as interestin...Nice post! It is frustrating as well as interesting to see the different perspectives of folks these days. And, there are times that no matter what you say, the other person isn't going to try to understand your perspective, you know? I have students who are freshmen in high school- 14 and 15 years old- who are tanning today with parental permission. I can name 8 people in my school district who have been directly touched by melanoma, and one just passed away in December. My husband told me once that people just think it won't happen to them. But, we must keep trying to get the word out. You do such an awesome job of doing just that!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14569784874317482619noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5994336640653689680.post-25223880987493573712014-02-12T12:53:14.497-05:002014-02-12T12:53:14.497-05:00Keep up the great work ChelseaKeep up the great work ChelseaSunbedbanUKhttp://www.sunbedban.co.uknoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5994336640653689680.post-59324166540454914502014-02-12T06:26:31.620-05:002014-02-12T06:26:31.620-05:00You have such an amazing way with words!! Very po...You have such an amazing way with words!! Very powerful post!! <3<br />Melanie Mayonoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5994336640653689680.post-40983468529225540472014-02-11T22:12:59.764-05:002014-02-11T22:12:59.764-05:00GREAT post Chelsea!! :) keep sharing!GREAT post Chelsea!! :) keep sharing!Strong Stephhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02321489919466699913noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5994336640653689680.post-64532758000168918242014-02-11T22:07:37.329-05:002014-02-11T22:07:37.329-05:00Well Said! Love your writing and your advocacy fo...Well Said! Love your writing and your advocacy for Melanoma.<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com