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Sen. Capito, Del. Summers Honored for Leadership in Cancer-Fighting Legislation

... of her work last session, our state took a critical step toward eliminating one of the most common forms of cancer among young people. As a melanoma survivor herself, Delegate Summers understands the cancer journey from the inside out, and we look forward to continuing to work alongside ...

Missouri bill recommends outlawing use of tanning beds for young teens

... is not good enough. It's been almost five years since California, Missouri resident Emily Messerli lost her 36-year-old husband, Kelly, to melanoma skin cancer. She said he was a tanning bed user as a teenager. "Kelly was the father of three children," Emily Messerli said. "He was my ...

Legislative Committee Proves They Don’t Care about the Health of Mississippi’s Youth

... Mississippi teens will continue to have access to a cancer-causing product that, if used just once, will increase their risk of getting deadly melanoma skin cancer by 59 percent.   “At the same time, we are very grateful to the Senate for passing the bill. They recognized that most ...

ACS CAN, Cancer Survivors, Urge Support of Legislation Protecting Minors from Indoor Tanning Devices

... is not fully developed and who are more susceptible to damage than that 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 ...

Tanning Industry, Minors Would Face New Rules Under New FDA Rules

... adverse health consequences of indoor tanning." The FDA said children and teens exposed to UV radiation can increase their risk for developing melanoma, skin and eye damage later in life. In addition to restricting minors from using tanning devices, the FDA is proposing that adults using a ...

Tanning Bill Passes NYS Assembly

... dioxin, mustard gas, tobacco smoke and vinyl chloride.  According to the IARC, use of tanning beds before the age of 30 increases the risk of melanoma 75 percent.  Thank you to Assemblyman Weisenberg for his dedication, and his strong personal and professional commitment to this issue.  ...

ACS CAN Calls on FDA to Finalize Rules on Tanning Devices

... numbers increasing to one in four by their senior year. Studies also show using an indoor tanning device before age 35 increases the risk of melanoma by 59 percent. ACS CAN also filed comments on a separate proposed rule regarding tanning devices, urging the FDA to finalize the rule that ...

American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network Champions Legislation To Protect Children From Skin Cancer

... indoor tanning fall short of protecting children and adolescents from skin cancer. One of the most common cancer diagnoses among young people, melanoma is the deadliest form of skin cancer. The Skin Cancer Prevention Act (H. 3807) passed out of the House this year and remains in the Senate ...

Don't Fry Day

... with tanning on each device. Vermont legislators saw the urgency of this issue and the value in prevention since the number of cases of melanoma in women ages 15 and older in Vermont increased by 34 percent between 2004 and 2008. ACS CAN and American Cancer Society staff and ...

Live: ACS CAN volunteer Pam Pilgrim blogs during her day on Capitol Hill

... a lot I didn't know. For example, in 1964 there were 800,000 cancer survivors; this year, there are 13 million cancer survivors. As a 30-year melanoma survivor who wasn't supposed to live beyond five years, it's amazing to be in the company of so many survivors -- most of whom would not ...

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