Mother Passes Deadly Cancer to Baby

Mother Passes Deadly Cancer to Baby

Melanoma can be passed to fetus while mothers who have melanoma are pregnant.  This is very sad and so scary. 

Tanning Beds - KY 12RS HB249

I was very pleased when CA was the first to ban tanning beds for those teens 18 and younger.  I felt that other states would definitely follow in their footsteps since they are proven to cause cancer.  I could not wait to see how other states followed.  A good portion of other states have proposed bills for 18 and younger, but not KY.  I was so disappointed when I read this:
  
KENTUCKY - HB 249 has been introduced. It would prohibit any person younger than 14 years of age from using a tanning device. Major disappointment!! Most of the teen tanning bed users are probably older than 14, so that totally ignores the problem. KY residents, let your state legislators know that you are not happy with such a weak bill. 

There are a few other states that are also introducing the 14 and under ban.  I did contact my state legislator.   

My daughter was 16 when she was diagnosed with melanoma!  

St. Jude Monthly Check-up

Courtney had another wonderful check-up on January 17, 2012.  Her blood works looks good although her liver numbers are still elevated slighly.  They will continue with the 25% reduction in her peginterferon.  The nurse did a full body check for lumps and moles, and did not find anything. 

Courtney and I always have a wonderful time driving down to Memphis every month.  We talk, laugh and sing... and eat too much!  It is such a wonderful hospital.  We feel right at home when we have to go.  The drive is starting to get tedious recently, but only 5 more months and we will be going every 3 months. 

Courtney is a junior in high school and has begun the college process.  She did well on her practice ACT, and she will take her first test in February.  She is enrolling in July/August as soon as she starts her senior year.  This is a very happy time for her as she is so excited for college, but she is worrying way too much.  I told her we need to take it a step at a time, and all of our questions will be answered.