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Guest Post: Kansas Minors No Longer Exposed to the Dangers of Indoor Tanning

... others from the same dangers. In memory of Leigh Ann Twombly (May 24, 1965 - July 14, 2014) It's been nearly two years since I lost my sister to melanoma. As I sat down to write this piece about Leigh Ann's battle with the disease, I must admit that I have a lump in my throat and I'm ... that time, she was constantly exposed to ultraviolet (UV) radiation both directly and indirectly. When my family lost Leigh Ann in 2014 to melanoma, we were told by her doctors that it was very likely due to her early years of using a tanning bed. Back then, we had no idea there were ... of cancer in the United States. These statistics are all too familiar now. Did you know that indoor tanning use before the age of 35 increases melanoma risk by 59 percent? After Leigh Ann's death, I remember making a vow to my son, Samuel, who was 12 years old at the time, that I would do ...

Tanning Beds Are Riskier Than Tongue Depressors

... as tongue depressors and bandages? ThatŠ—'s right Š—– a device that if used before the age of 35 increases oneŠ—'s likelihood of getting melanoma by 75 percent is classified in the same risk category as your everyday bandage. It goes without saying that this is ludicrous and must be ...

New Report: Utah Falls Short on Public Policies to Fight Cancer

... for our lack of tanning restrictions for young people. We know that using indoor tanning devices before age 35 increases a person’s risk for melanoma, the deadliest form of skin cancer, by 59%." This year, roughly 1,160 Utahns will be diagnosed with melanoma. To help reduce the incidence and mortality from skin cancer, Utah must pass legislation to prohibit the use of indoor tanning devices by ...

We Can All Do More to Stop Skin Cancer

... also helps prevent skin cancer.   Related Articles: Cancer CANdor Blog Post from Megan Ramey, an ACS CAN volunteer who was diagnosed with melanoma at age 21 Response to Surgeon General's call to action by ACS CAN CEO Dr. John Seffrin           We Can All Do More to Stop Skin ...

Senator recognized by American Cancer Society for new law restricting indoor tanning

... off the table."   According to the Skin Cancer Foundation, just one indoor tanning session before the age of 35 increases a person’s risk of melanoma, the deadliest form of skin cancer, by 75%. Since 2013, anyone under 18 has been banned from using indoor tanning beds in the state of ...

Letter in Lincoln Journal Star: Stand up against skin cancer

... It’s even more staggering when it comes to the risk faced by young people. In fact, indoor tanning use before the age of 35 increases melanoma risk by 59 percent. Limiting tanning bed use to adults is a smart decision. Too many teens are unwittingly putting themselves at risk for ...

Cancer Survivors, Patients and Advocates Wear Suits and Sneakers® to Capitol, Urging Lawmakers to Make Cancer a Priority

... Youth Skin Cancer Prevention Act and save the lives of thousands of South Carolinians.” Despite notable decreases in cancer rates nationwide, melanoma, the deadliest form of skin cancer, is the second most common cancer among females ages 15 to 29. Using a tanning bed just once before the age of 35 increases the risk of melanoma by 59 %. Rates increase even more when tanning devices are used before the age of 25. Current laws fall short of protecting children and ...

Senate Lawmakers Prove They Care about the Health of Mississippi’s Youth

... for passing the bill without changes to protect our state’s youth from machines that, when used as intended, increase the risk of getting melanoma, the most deadly type of skin cancer. We thank members of Senate for showing they care about the health of Mississippi’s children and ...

ACS CAN: House Committee Defends Youth from Skin Cancer

... to rise, it’s crucial that Missouri puts policies in place that are proven to protect young people.   “Every year, more than 6,000 cases of melanoma – the deadliest form of skin cancer – can be directly tied to indoor tanning. Right now, Missouri allows teens under age 17 to tan ...

New Report: Colorado Gets Mixed Results on Cancer-Fighting Public Policies

... risk factor for skin cancer is the use of indoor tanning devices and studies show using indoor tanning devices before the age of 35 increases melanoma risk by 59%. This year, 1,830 Coloradans will be diagnosed with melanoma.   "Colorado has made some good progress, but we’ve got still got a lot of work to do," Ours added. "Passing and implementing the ...

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