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Posted 08 July 2010 - 11:30 AM
Is it always true that Gleevec disrupts Melanin production in the skin so a sun tan is not likely... or is it only in some people?
In other words, can a Gleevec taking person get a suntan?
I was out in the sun (not aware) and noticed that my skin darkened up over a few days like it always did. I had assumed that Gleevec fosters sunburn, so I was surprised.
Diagnosed 11 May 2011 (100% FiSH, 155% PCR)
with b2a2 BCR-ABL fusion transcript coding for the 210kDa BCR-ABL protein
Sprycel: 20 mg per day - taken at lights out with Quercetin and/or Magnesium Taurate
6-8 grams Curcumin C3 complex.
2015 PCR: < 0.01% (M.D. Anderson scale)
2016 PCR: < 0.01% (M.D. Anderson scale)
March 2017 PCR: 0.01% (M.D. Anderson scale)
June 2017 PCR: "undetected"
September 2017 PCR: "undetected"
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Posted 08 July 2010 - 12:00 PM
I'm afraid burning in the sun is like everything else in the great Glivec side-effects lottery. People can have the full range from no noticeable change to 'burning in a full moon' as someone memorably put it.
Personally I find I burn much more easily, but I do still get a tan if I'm careful.
All the best
Phil
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Posted 08 July 2010 - 01:21 PM
I am one who can burn in the moonlight . The fam was at the pool and it was my husband who burned. He is not taking Gleevec. After about 40 min., which was probably too long, without sunscreen, I slapped some on. I think it is good to get some sun exposure without creams to get some vitamin D, but I would wear sunscreen for medium to long-term exposure to ward off melanoma. Who wants to deal with that too?
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