2013 Press Releases
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Nonmelanoma Skin Cancers Can Be Dangerous, Disfiguring and Deadly – (May 17, 2013) – According to The Skin Cancer Foundation, an estimated 3,170 deaths from nonmelanoma skin cancers will occur in the US in 2013.
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LA Galaxy and Team USA Soccer Star Landon Donovan Partners with The Skin Cancer Foundation to Encourage Men to Stay Safe in the Sun – (May 16, 2013) – Donovan featured in public awareness campaign to educate men on proper sun protection and skin cancer prevention.
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An Informational Webinar on Topical Skin Cancer Issues - (May 9, 2013) – The Skin Cancer Foundation hosted a webinar featuring Steven Q. Wang, MD, Director of Dermatologic Surgery and Dermatology, Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center Basking Ridge, NJ and Member of The Skin Cancer Foundation’s Photobiology Committee, addressing compelling skin cancer-related issues. Topics covered include the role sun protection plays in skin cancer prevention, sunscreen science, sunscreen ingredient safety, and how to incorporate a complete sun protection regimen into daily life.
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The Skin Cancer Foundation Launches Life-Saving Tour Bringing Free Skin Cancer Screenings to Thousands Nationwide – (May 6, 2013) – 6th annual Road to Healthy Skin Tour set to make 50 stops in 11 states between May and August.
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The Skin Cancer Foundation Response to the FDA’s Proposed Order to Reclassify Tanning Beds – (May 6, 2013) – Today, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a proposed order that, if finalized, would reclassify ultraviolet (UV) tanning devices as moderate risk devices (class II). The proposed order also requires warning labels on the devices and in related promotional material, alerting young people to the dangers associated with their use.
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The Skin Cancer Foundation Teams Up With PGA TOUR to Raise Awareness Among Golfers – (May 2, 2013) – The campaign provides sun protection information to men at high-risk for skin cancer.
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Just One Pre-Prom Tan Can Be Dangerous: A Young Melanoma Survivor’s Regrets – (March 19, 2013) – Teenagers tempted to head to the tanning salon before prom should think twice: just one indoor tanning session per year in high school or college boosts the risk of developing potentially deadly melanoma by 20 percent.
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The Skin Cancer Foundation's Position on UVR-Emitting Nail Lamps – (March 7, 2013) – Although studies have shown that the skin cancer risk associated with UVR-emitting nail lamps for gel manicures is very low, it is not insignificant.
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Why Indoor Tanning Won’t Cure Seasonal Affective Disorder – (February 27, 2013) – The Skin Cancer Foundation Offers Alternative Treatments for SAD
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The Skin Cancer Foundation Busts Myths Surrounding Vitamin D and Sun Exposure – (January 29, 2013) – Diet and Vitamin Supplements Provide Safest Sources of Vitamin D
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The Skin Cancer Foundation Has Filed a Complaint with the Federal Trade Commission against MTV for Heavily Promoting Tanning in Jersey Shore Program – (January 18, 2013) – F.T.C. Urged to Investigate MTV’s Promotion of Hazardous and Potentially Deadly Behavior
Press Releases from Recent Years