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CMS Should Prioritize Patients’ Experience as the Administration Negotiates Drug Prices for 2026 Plans

... FORCE: Facing Our Risk of Cancer Empowered, Global Colon Cancer, Association HealthTree, Foundation Health Men Inc., LUNGevity Foundation, Melanoma Research Foundation, National Brain Tumor Society, Partnership to Fight Chronic Disease, Sharsheret | The Jewish Breast & Ovarian Cancer ...

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 ...

Gov. Bullock Kicks Off Cancer Action Day at the Capitol; Urges Lawmakers to Give 95,000 Montanans Continued Access to Health Care Through Medicaid

... restricts youth under the age of 18 from using indoor tanning devices. Research shows that indoor tanning use before the age of 35 increases melanoma risk by 59 percent, and Montana has one of the highest melanoma rates in the country. Halting HB 481, which would exempt cigar bars from the Montana Clean Indoor Air Act, even if the establishments ...

Mississippi Legislators Turn Their Backs on Teens Again

... emitted by indoor tanning devices. “Our lawmakers have learned about women across the state who used tanning beds as teens and later developed melanoma, the deadliest type of skin cancer. Every single one of these women deeply regret their decision and don’t want to see others make the ...

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