Testimony : Melanoma and rehabilitation

Céline had to adapt to life without the sun after discovering melanoma. Read her story.

Hello,

4 years ago I had a mole removed: the verdict was melanoma. Skin cancer. I was scared, I thought the end was near. Fortunately, it was just the beginning, but I won't go out in the sun anymore.


At first it was really hard: I didn't dare go out, I didn't know what to do.
Since then, I've gotten used to it and try to live almost normally, with clothes that cover as much as possible and sunscreen on the parts that aren't covered.
I've bought a pair of leggings and an anti-UV t-shirt for the rare occasions when I dare to swim in a lake or the sea.


I no longer travel south in the summer. I've given up on hot countries because not being able to enjoy the sea or the pool, or being completely covered when it's hot, is a constraint.


After 4 years I'm still careful, although I have to admit that I use less sunscreen. I'm torn between the frustration of not being able to do what I used to do and the joy of being alive and able to go out with my hat, clothes and cream.


Céline