IMPACT Melanoma

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.

23.06.2025 18:36 — 👍 1    🔁 1    💬 0    📌 0

#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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07.04.2025 11:24 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

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

03.04.2025 11:39 — 👍 1    🔁 1    💬 0    📌 0

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.

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31.03.2025 12:08 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 1

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

14.03.2025 12:18 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

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 ...

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.

Read more: bit.ly/4hrpYIE

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06.03.2025 13:09 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

🔹 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

03.03.2025 13:45 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

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

#IMPACTMelanoma. #MelanomaMonday

24.02.2025 12:57 — 👍 3    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0