IMPACT Melanoma
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IMPACT Melanoma is the nation’s leading non-profit dedicated to significantly reducing the incidence of melanoma in the United States and saving lives.
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June is #CancerSurvivorMonth, and we’re highlighting the need for early detection. Impact Melanoma advocate Dr. Emily Herzberg asks ‪@warren.senate.gov‬ and ‪@markey.senate.gov‬ to pass S.339, the #MCEDAct, so we can have more cancer survivors in the years to come.
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#Melanoma Fact: Women aged 49 and under are more likely to develop melanoma than any other cancer except breast and thyroid cancers. Be smart and stay sun safe! Learn the risk factors: 
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#MelanomaMonday #IMPACTMelanoma
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Outdoor summer jobs mean sunshine, but also serious UV risks! ☀️

Outdoor workers get 8x more UV exposure, raising skin cancer risk. Sun safety = job safety!

🔗 Learn more: impactmelanoma.org/safe-skin-at... #SafeSkinatWork #IMPACTMelanoma
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Using tanning beds before age 35 increases your risk of melanoma by 75%. ☀️🚫 There’s no such thing as a “safe tan” from a tanning bed. Protect your skin—skip the booth and opt for sun-safe habits instead.

Learn the risks: bit.ly/3DJr8xE #MelanomaMonday #IMPACTMelanoma
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Mass General Brigham partners with IMPACT Melanoma for a sustainable Sun Protection Program, offering free sunscreen and sun safety education. In 2023 alone, 39 dispensers provided 72k applications! Read more: bit.ly/3OqDNKA

#PracticeSafeSkin #PartnersInPrevention
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Outdoor workers are at high risk for skin cancer. Our #SafeSkinAtWork program offers training, sunscreen, and more. Recently, 82 firefighters received free skin checks, with several referred for follow-up care.

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Safe Skin at Work – The Importance of Skin Checks - IMPACT Melanoma
Most of us understand the dangers of the sun’s harmful UV rays. We wear sunscreen, hats, and sunglasses. But there are many Americans who protect us and serve us daily who are often outdoors, exposed ...
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🔹 Early detection = higher cure rates! Did you know melanoma is highly treatable when caught early? #truestory. Learn what to watch for: bit.ly/3DJr8xE

#MelanomaMonday #sunsafety
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In 2025, an estimated 104,960 new cases of melanoma will be diagnosed in the U.S. About 8,430 people are expected to die from it. Let's work together to reduce these numbers. Prevention tips and resources: bit.ly/3DJr8xE

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