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Sauna and steam room for melanoma patients.

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    • September 3, 2012 at 11:31 am
    natasha
    Participant

    Hi dear friends!!!

        Sorry for my silly question,but – can I use sauna or steam rooms with my melanoma diagnosys.

    It really helps my bad back ,but my friennd told me it can be dangerous for me.

    Can anyone give me some advice ,please?

    Thank you very much

    Hi dear friends!!!

        Sorry for my silly question,but – can I use sauna or steam rooms with my melanoma diagnosys.

    It really helps my bad back ,but my friennd told me it can be dangerous for me.

    Can anyone give me some advice ,please?

    Thank you very much

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      • September 3, 2012 at 1:00 pm
      dellriol
      Participant

      I'm a stage IV melanoma patient. I don't sauna, but I do use a hot tub. I have had no problems.   Don't be afraid to ask your  doctor.  I guarantee I've asked mine WAY sillier questions than that. 😉

       

        • September 3, 2012 at 1:29 pm
        natasha
        Participant

        Thanks for your reply .I asked Doc ,but he is so laidback 🙂 He said I even can get some tanning outside if I wish .So of course he said I can do sauna  and hottube..But … I am sort of take half of ehat he saying as truth .Heard a lot of opinions it is big nono for melanoma patients.

        • September 4, 2012 at 6:52 pm
        LynnLuc
        Participant

        Is he a melanoma specialist? I don't think I have ever had one say anything in regards of getting a tan…there is no safe tan..and my oncologist told me I should avoid the sun as much as possible.

        • September 4, 2012 at 6:52 pm
        LynnLuc
        Participant

        Is he a melanoma specialist? I don't think I have ever had one say anything in regards of getting a tan…there is no safe tan..and my oncologist told me I should avoid the sun as much as possible.

        • September 4, 2012 at 6:52 pm
        LynnLuc
        Participant

        Is he a melanoma specialist? I don't think I have ever had one say anything in regards of getting a tan…there is no safe tan..and my oncologist told me I should avoid the sun as much as possible.

        • September 3, 2012 at 1:29 pm
        natasha
        Participant

        Thanks for your reply .I asked Doc ,but he is so laidback 🙂 He said I even can get some tanning outside if I wish .So of course he said I can do sauna  and hottube..But … I am sort of take half of ehat he saying as truth .Heard a lot of opinions it is big nono for melanoma patients.

        • September 3, 2012 at 1:29 pm
        natasha
        Participant

        Thanks for your reply .I asked Doc ,but he is so laidback 🙂 He said I even can get some tanning outside if I wish .So of course he said I can do sauna  and hottube..But … I am sort of take half of ehat he saying as truth .Heard a lot of opinions it is big nono for melanoma patients.

        • September 5, 2012 at 1:37 pm
        john partrick michael murphy
        Participant
        I love the steam room, and try to last 45 minutes, 3 or 4 times a week. It makes one eye look like I have been smoking Jamacian dope, but I think that is from Lasix eye surgery. I have heard that our BRAf/MEK meds do increase retinal pressure but I have no idea why just one eye is affected. Now I only wear only one item in there, an eye patch, which helps a bit, but I get a lot of strange looks which pleases me.
        • September 5, 2012 at 6:05 pm
        natasha
        Participant

        Hi John ! I had Lasik as well ,but I try to be in steam room for no longer then 10 minutes .

        • September 5, 2012 at 6:05 pm
        natasha
        Participant

        Hi John ! I had Lasik as well ,but I try to be in steam room for no longer then 10 minutes .

        • September 5, 2012 at 6:05 pm
        natasha
        Participant

        Hi John ! I had Lasik as well ,but I try to be in steam room for no longer then 10 minutes .

        • September 5, 2012 at 1:37 pm
        john partrick michael murphy
        Participant
        I love the steam room, and try to last 45 minutes, 3 or 4 times a week. It makes one eye look like I have been smoking Jamacian dope, but I think that is from Lasix eye surgery. I have heard that our BRAf/MEK meds do increase retinal pressure but I have no idea why just one eye is affected. Now I only wear only one item in there, an eye patch, which helps a bit, but I get a lot of strange looks which pleases me.
        • September 5, 2012 at 1:37 pm
        john partrick michael murphy
        Participant
        I love the steam room, and try to last 45 minutes, 3 or 4 times a week. It makes one eye look like I have been smoking Jamacian dope, but I think that is from Lasix eye surgery. I have heard that our BRAf/MEK meds do increase retinal pressure but I have no idea why just one eye is affected. Now I only wear only one item in there, an eye patch, which helps a bit, but I get a lot of strange looks which pleases me.
      • September 3, 2012 at 1:00 pm
      dellriol
      Participant

      I'm a stage IV melanoma patient. I don't sauna, but I do use a hot tub. I have had no problems.   Don't be afraid to ask your  doctor.  I guarantee I've asked mine WAY sillier questions than that. 😉

       

      • September 3, 2012 at 1:00 pm
      dellriol
      Participant

      I'm a stage IV melanoma patient. I don't sauna, but I do use a hot tub. I have had no problems.   Don't be afraid to ask your  doctor.  I guarantee I've asked mine WAY sillier questions than that. 😉

       

      • September 3, 2012 at 1:31 pm
      JC
      Participant

      I'm not understanding – the thinking is that sauna/steam rooms cause melanoma?  That's a new one I've never heard of before.

      • September 3, 2012 at 1:31 pm
      JC
      Participant

      I'm not understanding – the thinking is that sauna/steam rooms cause melanoma?  That's a new one I've never heard of before.

      • September 3, 2012 at 1:31 pm
      JC
      Participant

      I'm not understanding – the thinking is that sauna/steam rooms cause melanoma?  That's a new one I've never heard of before.

      • September 3, 2012 at 1:43 pm
      Webbie73
      Participant
      Why was it advised not to use a hot tub or sauna? I don’t see the connection to melanoma. Do you have link to a study?
      • September 3, 2012 at 1:43 pm
      Webbie73
      Participant
      Why was it advised not to use a hot tub or sauna? I don’t see the connection to melanoma. Do you have link to a study?
      • September 3, 2012 at 1:43 pm
      Webbie73
      Participant
      Why was it advised not to use a hot tub or sauna? I don’t see the connection to melanoma. Do you have link to a study?
      • September 3, 2012 at 2:49 pm
      triciad
      Participant

      I think I read somewhere that excessive body heat can help it grow.  I could be totally wrong; however, I used to sleep with a heating pad for back pain and the melanaoma grew in that area.  Who knows if it's a coincidence or not, but I don't do it anymore!

      • September 3, 2012 at 2:49 pm
      triciad
      Participant

      I think I read somewhere that excessive body heat can help it grow.  I could be totally wrong; however, I used to sleep with a heating pad for back pain and the melanaoma grew in that area.  Who knows if it's a coincidence or not, but I don't do it anymore!

      • September 3, 2012 at 2:49 pm
      triciad
      Participant

      I think I read somewhere that excessive body heat can help it grow.  I could be totally wrong; however, I used to sleep with a heating pad for back pain and the melanaoma grew in that area.  Who knows if it's a coincidence or not, but I don't do it anymore!

      • September 3, 2012 at 4:51 pm
      Linny
      Participant

      Saunas are great for detoxifying your body. Basically you just sweat out any accumulated toxins. I prefer the wood fired ones over the electric or infrared ones. As long as you don't stay in there too long you should be fine.

      Why does your friend tell you it can be dangerous?

        • September 3, 2012 at 5:20 pm
        natasha
        Participant

        My friend said it can cause melanima reocuraance if you had melanoma in past.

        I don't have any link to any study ,it just what I heard.

        Now I am going to health center with gym ,swimming pool ,jacuzzi and 2 saunas and just remebered my friend's word ,so a bit confussed

        • September 3, 2012 at 5:20 pm
        natasha
        Participant

        My friend said it can cause melanima reocuraance if you had melanoma in past.

        I don't have any link to any study ,it just what I heard.

        Now I am going to health center with gym ,swimming pool ,jacuzzi and 2 saunas and just remebered my friend's word ,so a bit confussed

        • September 3, 2012 at 5:20 pm
        natasha
        Participant

        My friend said it can cause melanima reocuraance if you had melanoma in past.

        I don't have any link to any study ,it just what I heard.

        Now I am going to health center with gym ,swimming pool ,jacuzzi and 2 saunas and just remebered my friend's word ,so a bit confussed

      • September 3, 2012 at 4:51 pm
      Linny
      Participant

      Saunas are great for detoxifying your body. Basically you just sweat out any accumulated toxins. I prefer the wood fired ones over the electric or infrared ones. As long as you don't stay in there too long you should be fine.

      Why does your friend tell you it can be dangerous?

      • September 3, 2012 at 4:51 pm
      Linny
      Participant

      Saunas are great for detoxifying your body. Basically you just sweat out any accumulated toxins. I prefer the wood fired ones over the electric or infrared ones. As long as you don't stay in there too long you should be fine.

      Why does your friend tell you it can be dangerous?

      • September 3, 2012 at 8:12 pm
      swissie
      Participant

      I don't go because of a possible risk of lymphedema.

      Otherwise I can not immagine why it should be bad for you.

        • September 3, 2012 at 10:17 pm
        natasha
        Participant

        What is lymphedema ,please? Thank you

        • September 4, 2012 at 1:59 am
        JerryfromFauq
        Participant

        Lymphedema is what may occur when the lymph fluid paths  in the body are disrupted.  This often happens when lymph nodes are removed.  Sometimes the fluid makes a new path.  If it does not find a path to a lymph channel, then the fluid can build up in ones tissue causing much swelling.

        • September 4, 2012 at 1:59 am
        JerryfromFauq
        Participant

        Lymphedema is what may occur when the lymph fluid paths  in the body are disrupted.  This often happens when lymph nodes are removed.  Sometimes the fluid makes a new path.  If it does not find a path to a lymph channel, then the fluid can build up in ones tissue causing much swelling.

        • September 4, 2012 at 1:59 am
        JerryfromFauq
        Participant

        Lymphedema is what may occur when the lymph fluid paths  in the body are disrupted.  This often happens when lymph nodes are removed.  Sometimes the fluid makes a new path.  If it does not find a path to a lymph channel, then the fluid can build up in ones tissue causing much swelling.

        • September 3, 2012 at 10:17 pm
        natasha
        Participant

        What is lymphedema ,please? Thank you

        • September 3, 2012 at 10:17 pm
        natasha
        Participant

        What is lymphedema ,please? Thank you

      • September 3, 2012 at 8:12 pm
      swissie
      Participant

      I don't go because of a possible risk of lymphedema.

      Otherwise I can not immagine why it should be bad for you.

      • September 3, 2012 at 8:12 pm
      swissie
      Participant

      I don't go because of a possible risk of lymphedema.

      Otherwise I can not immagine why it should be bad for you.

      • September 4, 2012 at 12:31 am
      H555
      Participant
      The concern as its been shared with me by my docs is if you’ve had Lymph Node Dissection.
      • September 4, 2012 at 12:31 am
      H555
      Participant
      The concern as its been shared with me by my docs is if you’ve had Lymph Node Dissection.
      • September 4, 2012 at 12:31 am
      H555
      Participant
      The concern as its been shared with me by my docs is if you’ve had Lymph Node Dissection.
      • September 4, 2012 at 12:31 am
      H555
      Participant
      The concern as its been shared with me by my docs is if you’ve had Lymph Node Dissection.
        • September 4, 2012 at 10:34 am
        natasha
        Participant

        Thank you for information. I think you are right ,and it can be concern if nodes removed. Idid not have this surgery .

        I am going to see GP next week ,so will ask him as well!!

        • September 4, 2012 at 6:12 pm
        Erinmay22
        Participant

        I'm with the other folks on this one – haven't heard that it's bad for melanoma patients.  But it is advised I don't do it due to the lymph node removals and risk of lymphedema.  

        Good luck!

        • September 4, 2012 at 6:12 pm
        Erinmay22
        Participant

        I'm with the other folks on this one – haven't heard that it's bad for melanoma patients.  But it is advised I don't do it due to the lymph node removals and risk of lymphedema.  

        Good luck!

        • September 4, 2012 at 6:12 pm
        Erinmay22
        Participant

        I'm with the other folks on this one – haven't heard that it's bad for melanoma patients.  But it is advised I don't do it due to the lymph node removals and risk of lymphedema.  

        Good luck!

        • September 4, 2012 at 10:34 am
        natasha
        Participant

        Thank you for information. I think you are right ,and it can be concern if nodes removed. Idid not have this surgery .

        I am going to see GP next week ,so will ask him as well!!

        • September 4, 2012 at 10:34 am
        natasha
        Participant

        Thank you for information. I think you are right ,and it can be concern if nodes removed. Idid not have this surgery .

        I am going to see GP next week ,so will ask him as well!!

      • September 4, 2012 at 12:31 am
      H555
      Participant
      The concern as its been shared with me by my docs is if you’ve had Lymph Node Dissection.
      • September 4, 2012 at 12:31 am
      H555
      Participant
      The concern as its been shared with me by my docs is if you’ve had Lymph Node Dissection.
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