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2023 ACS Melanoma Statistics
jadmin Jan, 30, 2023[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Each January, the American Cancer Society (ACS) releases updated estimates about trends in new cancer cases and deaths in its annual report, Cancer Facts and…
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May 28, 2021: DON’T FRY DAY NEWSLETTER
jadmin May, 28, 2021The National Council Declares the Friday before Memorial Day, as “Don’t Fry Day” To Encourage Sun Safety Awareness. “After a year of COVID we're all…
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Sunscreen Recommendations for Children
Sharon Marston Feb, 01, 2020Parents and Coaches ... Set a Good Example! What I’m Telling my Patients and Families about Sunscreen, St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital (Dr. Teresa Wright):…
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NEW FDA Sunscreen Guidelines
Sharon Marston Apr, 10, 2019This significant action is aimed at bringing nonprescription, over-the-counter (OTC) sunscreens that are marketed without FDA-approved applications up to date with the latest science to…
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Check Yourself!
Sharon Marston Jan, 19, 2015The difference between a mole and melanoma explained Friday, January 16, 2015 - WOMEN'S DAY With the number of skin cancer cases on the rise,…
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You Can Get Skin Cancer on Your Feet
Sharon Marston Dec, 20, 2018Skin cancers like melanoma often affect areas of the body that are exposed to the sun’s harmful UV rays, including the hands, face, and neck.…
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Melanoma where the sun doesn’t shine
Sharon Marston Jun, 05, 2015ABC Health & Wellbeing Why can skin cancers occur in parts of your body not exposed to the sun? ~ by Cathy Johnson If sun exposure…
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Understanding the UV Index
Sharon Marston Jun, 01, 2015When it comes to sun exposure, an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. When it comes to sun exposure, an ounce of…
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How Deeply Does the Sun Damage Your Skin
Sharon Marston May, 07, 2015The sun produces three kinds of ultraviolet radiation: UVA, UVB and UVC. The types of UV rays are categorized by their different wavelengths. UVC rays…
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University of Louisville – Shame on YOU!
Sharon Marston Mar, 23, 2015University and Tanning Salons In 2008, Sun Tan City, a chain of tanning salons based out of Elizabethtown, Ky., gave $3 million to the University…