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Frying is for Eggs, Not New Hampshire's Youth
... the dangerous UV radiation of indoor tanning facilities as well. People who use tanning beds before age 35 increase their risk of developing melanoma by 59%. An estimated 9,710 Americans will die of melanoma this year. Your action today can help decrease this number in the future. Right now, a bill that would keep kids under 18 from using ...
Should Prom Cause Cancer?
... at risk when they fall for ads from New Hampshire tanning salons like these. Using tanning beds before age 35 increases the risk of developing melanoma, the deadliest form of skin cancer, by 59%. New Hampshire already protects kids under 18 from cancer-causing tobacco products. Let's keep ... the dangerous UV radiation of indoor tanning facilities as well. An estimated 400 Granite Staters this year will hear the words, "You have melanoma." But you can help change that. On Wednesday, a bill that would keep kids under 18 from using tanning beds will be voted on by your ...
ACS CAN Applauds "Yes" Vote on Legislation Protecting Minors from Tanning Devices
... States, with more than 2 million cases being diagnosed annually. In New Hampshire this year, an estimated 280 people will be diagnosed with melanoma, the deadliest form of skin cancer, rates that are higher than the national average. Avoiding exposure to ultraviolet radiation is the ... and their skin cells are dividing and changing more rapidly than those of adults. In fact, indoor tanning use before the age of 35 increases melanoma risk by 59 percent. “The research is clear – tanning devices cause cancer. By supporting this bill to protect our kids from the UV ...
ACS CAN Applauds "Yes" Vote on Legislation Protecting Minors
... States, with more than 2 million cases being diagnosed annually. In New Hampshire this year, an estimated 280 people will be diagnosed with melanoma, the deadliest form of skin cancer, rates that are higher than the national average. Avoiding exposure to ultraviolet radiation is the ... and their skin cells are dividing and changing more rapidly than those of adults. In fact, indoor tanning use before the age of 35 increases melanoma risk by 59 percent. "The research is clear – tanning devices cause cancer. By supporting this bill to protect our kids from the UV ...
In Memory
... his friends wanted to look their best for the prom. None of us knew the risks back then, but we learned about them after Jay was diagnosed with melanoma at only 30. Less than a year later, he was gone. In Jay's memory, we've been working to pass a law in New Hampshire to protect kids under ...
Rep. Azarian & Barnes Receive Award for Excellence in Cancer-Fighting Policy
... States, with more than 2 million cases being diagnosed annually. In New Hampshire this year, an estimated 280 people will be diagnosed with melanoma, the deadliest form of skin cancer, rates that are higher than the national average. Avoiding exposure to ultraviolet radiation is the ... and their skin cells are dividing and changing more rapidly than those of adults. In fact, indoor tanning use before the age of 35 increases melanoma risk by 59 percent. “The research is clear – tanning devices cause cancer. By championing this bill to protect our kids from the UV ...
Fothergill Receives Award for Excellence in Cancer-Fighting Public Policy
... States, with more than 2 million cases being diagnosed annually. In New Hampshire this year, an estimated 280 people will be diagnosed with melanoma, the deadliest form of skin cancer, rates that are higher than the national average. Avoiding exposure to ultraviolet radiation is the ... and their skin cells are dividing and changing more rapidly than those of adults. In fact, indoor tanning use before the age of 35 increases melanoma risk by 59 percent. “The research is clear – tanning devices cause cancer. By championing this bill to protect our kids from the UV ...
Advocates Hold Cancer Action Day at State House, Urging Lawmakers to Expand Access to Biomarker Testing & Address Affordability Concerns
... medicine treatments that have been proven to reduce risk of death and improve quality of life. ACS CAN volunteer Nanci Carney shared her melanoma diagnosis and the role that biomarker testing played in her treatment and survivorship. “Biomarker testing is a part of why I’m here ...