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The Jack H. Marston II Melanoma Fund is devoted to advocacy and educational purposes only and does not replace or substitute professional medical care. Information provided by Jack’s Fund should not be used for diagnosing or treating a skin problem or disease. If you have or suspect you have a skin problem, please consult with a dermatologist or other qualified professional healthcare provider.
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May is Melanoma Awareness Month
May, 01, 2025 by : Sharon Marston in :May is Melanoma Awareness Month – Early detection saves lives. We encourage and invite you to help share the message by using the images below.…
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National Council on Skin Cancer Prevention: Sunlamp Regulations
Mar, 23, 2021 by : jadmin in :Jack’s Fund advocacy: Signs letter (with 40 other organizations) requesting FDA banning/regulating sunlamps. NCSCP members represent the nation’s premier researchers, clinicians and advocates for melanoma…
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2023 ACS Melanoma Statistics
Jan, 30, 2023 by : jadmin in :Each January, the American Cancer Society (ACS) releases updated estimates about trends in new cancer cases and deaths in its annual report, Cancer Facts and Figures.…
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May 28, 2021: DON’T FRY DAY NEWSLETTER
May, 28, 2021 by : jadmin in :The National Council Declares the Friday before Memorial Day, as “Don’t Fry Day” To Encourage Sun Safety Awareness. “After a year of COVID we’re all…
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UPF Clothing is the Sun Protection Your Skin’s Been Missing
Jul, 06, 2019 by : Sharon Marston in :Sunscreen isn’t the only thing you should be wearing to protect your skin…A derm explains how it works: We all know that slathering on sunscreen…
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Six surprising places skin cancer develops
Jun, 29, 2021 by : jadmin in :Skin cancer develops in people of all ages, races, and nationalities. It can also develop on any area of the body, including these six unlikely…
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Don’t Fry Day – Friday before Memorial Day
May, 21, 2020 by : Sharon Marston in :Read More Here: Press Release from NCSCP
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Sunscreen Recommendations for Children
Feb, 01, 2020 by : Sharon Marston in :Parents and Coaches … Set a Good Example! What I’m Telling my Patients and Families about Sunscreen, St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital (Dr. Teresa Wright):…
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Shade Shelters: shielding kids from the sun isn’t just about sunscreen
Jul, 19, 2019 by : Sharon Marston in :Dr. Eichenfield, who is the past president of the Society for Pediatric Dermatology, called it “having a broad perspective on sun protection.” When it comes…
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NEW FDA Sunscreen Guidelines
Apr, 10, 2019 by : Sharon Marston in :This significant action is aimed at bringing nonprescription, over-the-counter (OTC) sunscreens that are marketed without FDA-approved applications up to date with the latest science to…