Updates matching "Skin Cancer and Indoor Tanning"

The American Cancer Society (ACS) is the nationwide community-based voluntary health organization dedicated to eliminating cancer as a major health problem by preventing cancer, saving lives and diminishing suffering from cancer, through research, education, advocacy, and service. The American Cancer Society set ambitious goals for significantly reducing the rates of

The dangers of tanning are real. Check out this video from our friends at the David Cornfield Melanoma Fund . Using a tanning device before the age of 35 can increase the rate of developing melanoma or other skin cancers later in life by

Legislation Prohibiting minors from using tanning beds was passed by the DC council and was signed by Mayor December 14, 2014. Thank you to all of our advocates and staff who help to make this possible .You voices were heard and you have made difference in preventing future generations from

More than 600 cancer patients, survivors, caretakers, volunteers and staff from across the country convened recently in Washington, DC for the annual ACS CAN Leadership Summit and Lobby Day. Constituents from all 50 states (plus the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico and Guam) and nearly every congressional district met with

Many people don't realize that skin cancer is the most common cause of cancer in the nation, with 3.5 million cases diagnosed each year.

"Tan until the date of your prom for only $99!" "Get your skin ready for prom! One month of unlimited tanning!" Teens are putting themselves at risk when they fall for ads from New Hampshire tanning salons like these. Using tanning beds before age

We have a chance this year to keep New Hampshire's kids from frying. Indoor tanning, like tobacco, causes cancer. New Hampshire doesn't let kids under 18 buy cigarettes. We think it's about time that the Granite State kept them safe from the dangerous UV radiation of indoor tanning facilities