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Saint Louis, MO
August 29
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Members discussed whether swimming is safe while taking hydroxyurea, with most agreeing that swimming itself is fine but that protecting skin... Read more

Members discussed whether swimming is safe while taking hydroxyurea, with most agreeing that swimming itself is fine but that protecting skin from sun exposure is key. Several members shared long-term personal experiences, including one who swam laps for over 20 years on hydroxyurea without developing skin cancer, and another who lives on the beach in Mexico and stays safe using daily sunscreen and timing outdoor activity for late afternoon. A recurring theme was the importance of regular dermatology check-ups, using high SPF sunscreen, and avoiding prolonged direct sun exposure rather than giving up swimming altogether.

A myMPNteam Member

I'm with bert2. To clarify, I swim but do not lay in the sun. Not wise for anyone.

August 30 (edited)
A myMPNteam Member

diagnosed pv in 1995 have been on and of hu , never had skin cancer problems so swimming no problem i think laying on the beach in the sun NO

August 30
A myMPNteam Member

Hi, I was (am, still getting to pool a little) a regular lap swimmer when diagnosed 20 years ago. I was started on HU at the time and was on it for ten years. I've swam in an outer pool. Sometimes I would apply sunscreen to make face, neck, chest, and arms. Other times and summers I wouldn't. About five months I swam/swim indoor (when too cold for outdoor swimming). I've not had any skin cancer. I always go to my once a year skin check. I would never have given up the feeling of swimming. It was/is mentally healing for me. I repeat the famous saying from the movie "Nemo", "just keep swimming, just keep swimming". πŸ™‚πŸŠβ€β™€οΈ

August 30 (edited)
A myMPNteam Member

The drug says out of sunlight

August 29
A myMPNteam Member

why do you think you can not go swimming ?

August 29

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