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I Call on the Missouri Legislature to Support Legislation that Restricts Youth Under the Age of 18 From Using Indoor Tanning Devices

Let's protect a future generation from melanoma and other skin cancers by prohibiting minors from using indoor tanning devices.

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ACS CAN: House Committee Defends Youth from Skin Cancer

April 17, 2019

Missouri

Today, the Missouri House General Laws Committee approved a bill to prohibit young people under age 18 from using indoor tanning devices. Emily Kalmer, Missouri government relations director for the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network, released the following statement in response:

100 Cancer Advocates Urge Lawmakers to Curb Indoor Tanning, Protect Prevention Funding

April 10, 2019

Missouri

Nearly 100 cancer survivors, caregivers and their families from across the state gathered in Jefferson City today to urge lawmakers to protect young people from skin cancer and increase funding for cancer prevention programs.

100 Cancer Advocates to Urge Lawmakers to Curb Indoor Tanning, Protect Prevention Funding

April 3, 2019

Missouri

Nearly 100 cancer survivors, caregivers and their families from across the state will gather in Jefferson City next week to urge lawmakers to protect young people from skin cancer and prioritize funding for cancer prevention programs.

St. Louis Native to Urge Congress to Ensure Childhood Cancer Research Remains a National Priority

March 26, 2019

Missouri

St. Louis native and American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network volunteer Melissa Horn will travel to the U.S. Capitol today to talk about her cancer experience and to urge lawmakers to ensure childhood cancer research remains a national priority.