A doctor in a white lab coat stands at the pearly gates. And the millions of dollars you received from chemical sunscreen companies had nothing to do with your blasphemy? The scene is part of a training video for tanning salon employees made by the International Smart Tan Network , an industry group. And, in an extraordinary touch, it is portraying doctors and other health authorities as the true villains — trying to counter a broad consensus among medical authorities that sunbed use increases the risk of skin cancers including melanoma, the most lethal form.
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By Jessica Rach For Mailonline. A glamour model who hit the spotlight after dramatically changing her skin colour through tanning injections has married in Hawaii. Martina Big, 30, from Germany , is famous for her body modifications - including 32S breast implants that she had boosted even further in time for her wedding. Martina married her fiance, named only as Michael, 31, on an idyllic beach on 'Big Island', as the main island in the US state of Hawaii is known. She's also had radical tanning injections, a nose job, liposuction, and had lip fillers - all to achieve her goal of becoming an 'African woman'.
Bronzing up at the tanning salon before hitting the beach or pool might not seem like a big deal. But that new glow can come at a hefty price. But the truth is, spending time in tanning beds can put your health at risk. And it will actually make you look older in the long run.
Is it safe to go tanning during chemotherapy? Whether you are considering going to a tanning salon or heading to the beach, there are a few things you should know about tanning during cancer treatment. And while you probably won't be surprised that some chemotherapy drugs don't mix with tanning beds, you may be surprised by how beneficial the sun may be for those living with cancer.