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KEEPING YOU UP-TO-DATE
- Our M.O.M., Inc. has established a melanoma research fund with the Barnes-Jewish Hospital Foundation chaired by Dr. Gerald Linette in Patricia Schellhardt Malone's name. Thanks to your support, they've already donated $20,000 to the fund. Our M.O.M., Inc. is proud to support the research efforts of Washington University School of Medicine and Barnes-Jewish Hospital.
- Our M.O.M., Inc. also donated $5,000 to the Melanoma Research Foundation this year! That's a total of $15,000 to MRF in two years. Again, thanks to our many supporters for making this possible.
- Summer is officially here! Wear sunscreen to the pool, to the beach, to ball games, on the golf course, gardening, etc. And, don't forget to keep your children protected, too!
- Become a Fan of Our M.O.M., Inc. on Facebook
- Read these very interesting articles: New York Times Series on Melanoma
- Keep scanning your skin on the 21st of every month.
- We give informative presentations on melanoma. If you are interested in a presentation or contributing to our cause please contact us.
Cure
There is no cure. If melanoma is found and removed or treated early, a person has a much greater chance of survival. If melanoma is not found early enough, it can grow and spread (metastasize) throughout the body, such as to the lungs, liver, and brain. When this happens, it is extremely difficult to treat, and the result can be fatal.
Thanks to your generosity, Our M.O.M., Inc. has donated $35,000 to aid research for an effective treatment and hopefully a cure for melanoma. As our foundation grows, Our M.O.M., Inc. is dedicated to increase funding for research.
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