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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
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