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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 ...

WV Senate Joins House in Passing Indoor Tanning Legislation

... beds. We call on the governor to act quickly on signing this bill because the use of tanning devices is on the rise and so is the risk of melanoma and other skin cancers.   “We know that the earlier a person starts tanning, the greater the risk of getting melanoma and other skin cancers later in life, which is why this new law would be so critical.  Research has proven that using an indoor tanning device before the age of 35 increases the risk of melanoma by 59 percent. And, the risk is even higher when tanning bed use begins before the age of 25.   “When it is enacted, this bill will be ...

Skin Cancer Survivor Thanks Gov. Fallin for Protecting Children from Deadly Indoor Tanning Beds

... using indoor tanning beds at age 13. “What I went through was incredibly difficult for me and my family, but I was lucky because it was not melanoma,” Gordon said. “Tanning became an addiction for me – and I started when I was just a kid. I don’t want anyone else to endure what ... radiation is the most effective way to prevent skin cancer. This is especially true for children. An estimated 790 people will be diagnosed with melanoma, the deadliest form of skin cancer, in Oklahoma this year alone. Young people under the age of 18 are at a particularly high risk for the damages associated with UV radiation and exposure. Indoor tanning use before the age of 35 increases melanoma risk by 59 percent. ACS CAN applauds the Legislature and Gov. Fallin for protecting children from the UV radiation emitted by indoor ...

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 ...

Texas Legislature Renews Commitment to Cancer Research, Following Arduous Year for Cancer Patients and Their Families

... more than 600,000 Americans each year. “When I was diagnosed I wanted to be at the best cancer center in the world with access to the latest melanoma treatment advancements – thankfully I’m a Texas resident already,” said Karlee Steele, Austin resident and melanoma cancer survivor. “Through successful surgeries at MD Anderson and accomplished objectives in an immunotherapy vaccine clinical trials, my body was able to fight against my melanoma. I’m forever grateful to my doctors and lawmakers for giving me the opportunity to continue to fish and hike with my son – and live to ...

Third Time Not a Charm

... care for the health of Mississippi’s youth.   “Our legislators heard testimony from women who used tanning beds as teens, later developed melanoma, and barely escaped with their lives. They’ve had hundreds of face-to-face visits with advocates from across the state, including many ... nothing has worked.   “I can understand how a statistic—like how using an indoor tanning device before the age of 35 increases the risk of melanoma by 59 percent—might not resonate with everyone. But, it’s hard to imagine how someone can meet a melanoma survivor face-to-face, see their scars, hear their heartbreaking story, and witness their tears and remain unmoved to help others from ...

California Bans Tanning Bed Use for Under 18

... their rating of indoor tanning equipment from Š—“probably carcinogenic to humansŠ— to definitively Š—“carcinogenic to humans.Š— Melanoma incidence rates have been rising for the past 30 years. An estimated 75,000 Americans are expected to be diagnosed with melanoma this year and 12,000 people will die from the disease. ItŠ—'s important to ensure our children are protected early on because individuals who use indoor tanning devices at a younger age have a 75% increased risk for melanoma and a 69% increase of early onset basal cell carcinoma than those who never use indoor tanning. WhatŠ—'s even more exciting is that a ...

Bill to Prevent Skin Cancer Advances to House Floor

... Worse yet, one in nine high school girls use tanning devices despite the fact that indoor tanning before the age of 35 increases the risk of melanoma by 59 percent,” said ACS CAN New Mexico Government Relations Director Sandra Adondakis. Legislation introduced by Representative G. ... which is considered a carcinogen,” said Representative Romero. While cancer rates overall are decreasing in New Mexico and nationwide, melanoma—now the deadliest form of skin cancer—is actually rising at an alarming rate. Between the ages of 15 and 29, melanoma has become one of the most common cancers diagnosed.  “Because a poor outcome such as skin cancer can be delayed for years, it is ...

Maryland Legislature Passes Bill Protecting Youth from Risks of Skin Cancer

... is a huge step towards saving countless lives. “We know that the earlier a person starts tanning, the greater the risk of being diagnosed with melanoma and other skin cancers later in life.  Research has proven that using an indoor tanning device before the age of 35 increases the risk of melanoma by 59 percent. And the risk is even higher when tanning bed use begins before the age of 25.” Skin cancer is the most commonly diagnosed ... of indoor tanning devices is a proven risk factor. In 2019, the American Cancer Society projects that 1,750 Marylanders will be diagnosed with melanoma, the deadliest form of skin cancer, and 110 are projected to die from the disease. Both bills still need voting on by the opposite chamber ...

Prince George's Council presents legislation aimed at preventing skin cancer

... Committee for consideration. Council Member Lehman says research shows using an indoor tanning device before the age of 35 increases the risk of melanoma by nearly 60-percent, a risk that increases with each use. “I am proud to lead the effort to protect the youth of Prince George’s ... and deadliest cancers among young people.” The American Cancer Society estimates that 1,700 Maryland residents are diagnosed annually with melanoma of the skin, which is currently the second most common cancer among females ages 15-29. Both Howard and Montgomery counties currently ... will reduce the risk of skin cancer among young people.  We know that the earlier a person starts tanning, the greater the risk of getting melanoma and other skin cancers later in life, which is why this new ordinance is so critical.”  - American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network ...

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