SunAWARE

SunAWARE is now part of the Melanoma Research Foundation. Follow @curemelanoma & visit to learn more about sun safety and melanoma prevention.

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Education & advocacy are core to our mission. Having the Melanoma Research Foundation’s dedicated team continue our SunAWARE program ensures that our mission to prevent skin cancer will continue to grow. Be well & always be SunAWARE. @CureMelanoma
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Our Board is excited to announce that we are transferring our SunAWARE Program to the Melanoma Research Foundation. MRF’s mission to eradicate melanoma is well aligned with ours. As we leave you in the best of hands, check out https://t.co/p2nyoCH8GE & learn more. @CureMelanoma

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What a creative way to remind beachgoers of skin cancer risk and provide visual for early detection than a beach towel. Wow, great idea!https://t.co/mkN3ecurqd

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Children’s Melanoma applauds Health Ireland for encouraging kids to be SunSmart as they return to school.
https://t.co/9cPUbBJGqu

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Great news that researchers at UCLA received $1 million dollars in funding to study the use of CART T cell therapy in patients with rare melanoma. We all hope that this is an effective treatment for acral, mucosal, and uveal melanomas. https://t.co/rJF14uhZHB

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Concern mounts with researchers petitioning FDA to pull sunscreens containing octocrylene from the market because it may contain benzophenone, a possible carcinogen. Wear sun protective clothing & use sunscreen only on unprotected skin.
https://t.co/54q6X9E5i4

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Study shows that 10% of melanoma patients have a family history. Is this due to genetics or lifestyle? Read more: https://t.co/jU7mlZjOXH

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Study shows that text messages can reduce sunburn incidence by 75% among young people. Read more: https://t.co/5QQTsJsmil

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Research study shows that most respondents did not know how much sunscreen was needed to cover their body or that claims for “baby-safe, organic, or hypoallergenic” were baseless. Read more: https://t.co/uZINEj5VJJ #skincancer

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Got sunglasses????

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Please wear that sunscreen, hat, and that UPF 50+ shirt to protect your skin from harmful UV rays because skin cancer is less expensive to prevent than it is to treat. #skincancer #skincancerawareness

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Research shows that UV stickers improved sun protection among teenagers playing sports. We teach kids with our UV bracelets, that if the beads change colors so can they. https://t.co/wfS9LdDqXT
#SunAWARE #skincancer

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Merkel Cell is increasing faster than melanoma. This detection acronym from the Skin Cancer Foundation is great:
A: ASYMPTOMATIC lesion, not painful or tender
E: Lesion is EXPANDING rapidly
I: You are IMMUNOsuppressed
O: You are OLDER than 50
U: Lesion appears on UV-exposed skin

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Excellence in Melanoma Prevention (2020) Award went to Maura Flynn and Martin Touhey. Two SunAWARE Educators who have taught hundreds of thousands of children & adults to be SunAWARE. We regret not being able to publicly recognize them at our major fundraiser. #melanomaawareness

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A Non-Melanoma Skin Cancer report found that 64% of people who work outside for more than one hour per day did not get help from their employer to protect themselves against skin cancer, while 58% said they wanted such help.
https://t.co/xr3YlSMKKv
#skincancerprevention

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Great news for some of us, caffeinated coffee associated with lower skin cancer risk. https://t.co/ktzBvH2fpX
#skincancer

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EPA expects today to be first day where UV Index will hit 9-10, Very High! Remember UV peaks in June not August. #SunAWARE

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This Spring, parents need to provide education on everything including sun protection. Find out about resources that one foundation has created for parents and teachers. #melanoma #sun protection https://t.co/Yk7vG20qT9

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We appreciate our relationship with Northeast Dermatology Assoc. & their support of our mission. Check out this sun protection blog, penned by our Executive Director Maryellen Maguire-Eisen, shared on NEDA’s website under patient education.
https://t.co/MpIdQN2EJq

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During this time at home it is even more important than ever to check your skin for signs of skin cancer. https://t.co/Ogi7HwGjzi