Category: Prevention
Bronze Bodies and Black Lungs: Five Ways the Tanning and Tobacco Industries Use the Same Playbook
By Charles Brodine, MRA Intern | 17 March 2019 In Prevention, Science
Dr. Alan Blum has crusaded against the tobacco industry for 30 years and now he's taking aim at the tanning industry. According to Blum, both the tobacco and tanning industries exploit people in similar ways, by targeting youth, downplaying their own corporate responsibility, infiltrating pop-culture, and indeed, by becoming prolific icons.
It’s Not that Simple: Young Women and Melanoma
By Cody R. Barnett, MRA Director of Communications | 15 February 2019 In Prevention, Science
Article after article describes the ‘skyrocketing’ increases in melanoma among young women. While most are quick to point out the clear association between intentional tanning and skin cancer, few ever hint that there may be more to the story.
UV4Me Reaches Young Adults About Sun Safety
By Cody R. Barnett, MRA Director of Communications | 1 February 2019 In Allies & Partnerships, Prevention
Among young people, rates of melanoma are especially alarming. It is now the second most-common cancer among young women aged 20 – 29. While many programs focus specifically on children, studies suggest that we receive over half of our lifetime exposure to UV after the age of 20. Yet, few evidence-based programs focus specifically on the needs of young adults.
Estimated Rates of Melanoma Increasing in 2019
By Marc Hurlbert, Ph.D., MRA Chief Science Officer | 9 January 2019 In News, Prevention, Science
The American Cancer Society released updated estimates for the incidence, prevalence, and survival statistics for cancer in the United States. For 2019, ACS estimates that 96,480 people will be diagnosed with melanoma and that 7,230 Americans will die due to the disease. This is an increase of 5.6% and a decrease of 19% from last year respectively.
Make Your Sun Safety Habit Stick: La Roche Posay’s My Skin Track UV
By Cody R. Barnett, MRA Director of Communications | 3 January 2019 In Allies & Partnerships, Prevention
Last month’s arrival of La Roche Posay’s My Skin Track UV may be just what the doctor ordered to help people understand the danger of overexposure to ultraviolet radiation.
Connecting the Dots: MRA’s 2017-2018 Annual Report
By Cody R. Barnett, MRA Director of Communications | 30 October 2018 In Melanoma Stories, News, Prevention, Treatment
In our 2017/18 report, we are proud to showcase many key achievements from the past year. Check out the annual report to learn more about the research we’ve funded, the partnerships we’ve forged, the progress we’ve made and the donors who help to make it all possible.
Improving the Lives of Melanoma Survivors
By Cody R. Barnett, MRA Director of Communications | 15 October 2018 In Prevention, Science
Melanoma survivors are at a 9-fold increased risk of developing another melanoma. Unfortunately, 20% of survivors reported a sunburn in the past year and 10% intentionally went outside for a tan – both strong predictors of inappropriate sun exposure.
Are you #SunSavvy365?
By Cody R. Barnett, MRA Director of Communications | 4 September 2018 In Allies & Partnerships, Prevention
It’s easy to think of sunscreen when you are lounging by a pool, but did you know that it’s important to protect yourself and those you love every day of the year? That’s why MRA partnered with the Melanoma Action Coalition to create #SunSavvy365, a social media campaign that reminds us to protect our skin whether we are making sand castles or snowmen.
Barriers to Safety: The Push for Sunscreen Access in Schools
By Charles Brodine, MRA Intern | 17 August 2018 In Prevention
Why are there laws against having sunscreen in school in over half of U.S. states? All it takes is one sunburn during childhood to doublethe risk of melanoma in adulthood. And yet, as of July 2018, only 16 states have passed laws that allow kids to have sunscreen in school. This is a serious problem with a common-sense solution, so what’s the hold up?
Choosing the Right Sunscreen - Your Questions Answered
By Cody R. Barnett, MRA Director of Communications | 2 August 2018 In Prevention
Bold claims and conflicting advice about what goes into a good sunscreen make it easy to feel overwhelmed when buying sunscreen. At MRA, we believe that the best sunscreen is one that you will wear. Provided that it meets three simple rules: