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Our M.O.M. Inc.
KEEPING YOU UP-TO-DATE

  • THE MELANOMA RESEARCH FUND: Our M.O.M., Inc. has donated $50,000 to melanoma research efforts at the Siteman Cancer Center, a national leader in cancer care, at Washington University School of Medicine and Barnes-Jewish Hospital. Find out more about the Melanoma Research Fund, including how to donate.
  • The Fourth Annual Miles Over Melanoma was a huge success. Thanks to all of our participants, sponsors, and volunteers for their enormous support!
  • Our M.O.M., Inc. has also donated $20,000 to the Melanoma Research Foundation. They are a wonderful national organization devoted to melanoma.
  • Sunscreen is so important. Don't leave home without it. Be smart and protect your skin with sunscreen, and avoid tanning salons.
  • 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.

Prevent

There are ways to prevent this deadly form of skin cancer from developing.
  • Avoid overexposure to ultraviolet rays, including the sunlight and tanning beds
  • Wear sunscreen with an SPF of 30 or higher, especially from 10a-4p
  • Put sunscreen on your children
  • Make sure sunscreen protects against UVA and UVB rays
  • Wear hats, sunglasses, t-shirts, etc. in the sun
  • Use lotions, make-up, lip balm, etc. that have SPF in them
  • Tanning accelerators are not proven to be safe
  • Sunless tanning products, bronzers and extenders, if used properly, are not considered harmful at this time
  • Sunless products do not protect against UV rays
  • The only FDA-approved color additive for extenders is dihydroxyacetone (DHA)
  • Sunless tanning products are to be used externally only, avoiding in the ears, nose, mouth, etc.
  • Do self-skin examinations on a monthly basis