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The widespread misinformation regarding sunscreen is concerning. As the nation’s leading non-profit dedicated to significantly reducing the incidence of melanoma in the United States and saving lives, IMPACT Melanoma will not put its head in the sand and ignore the misinformation that risks lives, especially young lives. Use of sunscreen of SPF 30 or higher… Read More » The post The dangers of sunscreen misinformation are serious. appeared first on IMPACT Melanoma.| IMPACT Melanoma
Discover how the SUNucate Coalition, supported by IMPACT Melanoma, is driving legislation to allow sunscreen use in schools and camps without a doctor’s note—helping kids build sun-safe habits and reduce melanoma risk. Learn how you can support this vital cause.| IMPACT Melanoma
The American Society for Dermatological Surgery created the SUNucate Coalition to protect students from dangerous UV exposure while outdoors at school or at summer camps. The Coalition has been instrumental in raising awareness and advocating for common sense legislation to allow sunscreen to be brought to school or camp without the unnecessary need for a… Read More » The post Allow Sunscreen in Schools and Camps appeared first on IMPACT Melanoma.| IMPACT Melanoma
At 23, Jessica Plowman’s melanoma diagnosis changed everything. Her story highlights early detection, self-advocacy, and the power of support.| IMPACT Melanoma
After losing her father to melanoma, Corina Lake turned grief into advocacy—raising awareness and running the Boston Marathon with Team IMPACT.| IMPACT Melanoma
Skinny on Skin is a free online certification program targeting professionals such as hair stylists and tattoo artists to detect skin cancer early.| IMPACT Melanoma
Guilia Newton, a stage 4 melanoma survivor, is the ultimate IMPACT Melanoma advocate, running the 2024 New York City marathon for Team IMPACT and speaking out on how preventable melanoma can be. Now, knowing that 90% of skin melanoma is preventable, she wishes she’d adopted prevention strategies earlier in her life. Thinking back on sunburns… Read More » The post The Long Road to Health appeared first on IMPACT Melanoma.| IMPACT Melanoma
This recording is worth 60 minutes of your time. Being diagnosed with melanoma is frightening. The good news is, advances in medicine and testing provide patients, families, and patient care teams, including oncologists and dermatologists, with better information and options to deliver personalized care. This positive news was the focus of IMPACT Melanoma’s Spring Symposium.… Read More »| IMPACT Melanoma
It’s May and that means it’s Melanoma Awareness month. To kick off this incredibly important month in our calendar, we started the month by announcing our partnership with UV Skinz. As a follow up to that exciting announcement, we recently had the opportunity to speak with the Founder of UV Skinz, Rhonda Sparks, and one… Read More »| IMPACT Melanoma
Donate to IMPACT Melanoma to increase awareness of the dangers of UV rays, support prevention programs and save lives throughout the United States.| IMPACT Melanoma
Deb Girard, Executive Director of IMPACT Melanoma, is pleased to announce a partnership with UV Skinz, Inc. This partnership is exciting for IMPACT Melanoma as it establishes a partner for high-quality, sun-protective clothing for all ages. IMPACT Melanoma is dedicated to increasing awareness of the dangers of UV exposure and has developed prevention education programs… Read More » The post IMPACT Melanoma Announces New Partnership appeared first on IMPACT Melanoma.| IMPACT Melanoma
Story 1 in the Prevention. Detection. Support. series After her December college graduation, Flannery Burke was excited for the future during the spring of 2022. Living at home with her parents, her focus was solely on bettering herself, physically and mentally. During this time, she noticed an abnormal mole on her collar bone. She thought… Read More »| IMPACT Melanoma
Discover the inspiring journey of Rich Houston, who has run the Boston Marathon for 30 consecutive years, including nine extra Boston races. Learn how his commitment to running for IMPACT Melanoma aligns with his personal mission to raise awareness for melanoma prevention. Support his cause and dedication to this incredible feat.| IMPACT Melanoma
Bryan Gagnon is running Boston for maximum IMPACT The Whim In 2021, Bryan Gagnon signed up for the Chicago Marathon’s lottery on a whim. And like most things done on a whim, he didn’t think anything would come of it. His roommate, Charlie, an avid marathon runner, promised he’d never get picked. There was a… Read More »| IMPACT Melanoma
Mass General Brigham is a Partner In Prevention with IMPACT Melanoma to increase awareness of the sun’s dangerous UV rays to prevent skin cancer.| IMPACT Melanoma
There are things most of us naturally do as adults that are not necessarily pleasant. But we do them as part of our preventive care routine: an annual physical, going to the dentist every 6 months, and getting a mammogram and a colonoscopy. As a fair-skinned, freckled woman, I had not yet had a skin… Read More »| IMPACT Melanoma
Start your New Year with simple resolutions that make a BIG impact on your health. At IMPACT Melanoma, we suggest five easy ways to protect your skin and prevent skin cancer, including wearing sunscreen, sunglasses, and hats, avoiding tanning beds, and scheduling annual skin screenings. Small changes can lead to healthier habits and a happier, safer 2025!| IMPACT Melanoma
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Listen to the recording of our June 4, 2024 symposium to learn about a new treatment for melanoma.| IMPACT Melanoma
A study published in early November revealed a stronger than expected association between tanning beds and melanoma. The public health concern remains high for the accessibility of tanning beds and the increasing rates of melanoma over the past two decades, especially among women in the United States. Melanoma is increasing among women at a rate of 1% annually while melanoma rates in men in America have stabilized.| IMPACT Melanoma
As we wrap up 2024 and look ahead to the new year with great hope and excitement, we are excited to announce that IMPACT Melanoma will be launching a new support group for melanoma patients starting in January.| IMPACT Melanoma
Held Thursday, October 17, 2024 Harvard Institutes of Medicine Boston, MA As part of our 25th Anniversary Celebration we organized a symposium with leaders from public health, prevention education, clinical research, and biotech sharing information from the first study on the use of free community sunscreen and the latest information on a new melanoma vaccine. Watch the Recording| IMPACT Melanoma
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Tom, an Atlanta native and soccer player, fondly remembers his childhood friend Cameron and their birthday parties together. After Cameron was diagnosed with melanoma in 8th grade and battled it through high school, they reconnected at the University of Georgia.| IMPACT Melanoma
IMPACT Melanoma organized a symposium bringing leaders together to present advances in treatments for melanoma. Read and watch the recorded symposium.| 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 to the sun as part of their job. At IMPACT Melanoma, one of our prevention education programs is Safe Skin… Read More »| IMPACT Melanoma
Colorado, with its picturesque landscapes and abundant sunshine, offers a perfect playground for outdoor enthusiasts.| IMPACT Melanoma
Skinny on Skin is IMPACT Melanoma’s prevention education program targeting professionals (e.g., hair stylists, tattoo artists, nail technicians) who can be instrumental in the early detection of skin cancer including melanoma. Our free online certification program offers such professionals the chance to save lives by learning how to identify suspicious skin lesions and how to… Read More »| IMPACT Melanoma
Fun in the Sun on the Rose Kennedy Greenway The Rose Kennedy Greenway is a beautiful park in Downtown Boston, an ongoing reminder of the transformation of this part of the city as an outcome of the Big Dig. For more than four years, Mass General Brigham has sponsored access to free sunscreen throughout Boston… Read More »| IMPACT Melanoma
Grace was diagnosed with Stage IV Melanoma in July of 2021. At the age of 34, she had “innumerable” tumors in her lungs, liver, spleen, bone and other areas. Initial treatments did not work, and the cancer was progressing. Genotyping determined that the tumors had the BRAF mutation (approximately 50% of people with melanoma have… Read More »| IMPACT Melanoma
Practice Safe Skin is IMPACT Melanoma’s program that prevents skin cancer and saves lives with access to free sunscreen in communities across the US.| IMPACT Melanoma
IMPACT Melanoma seeks Partners in Prevention to increase skin cancer awareness, promote early detection, prevent skin cancer, and save lives.| IMPACT Melanoma
Contact IMPACT Melanoma via phone, email or our contact form to join us in prevention education and saving lives throughout the United States.| IMPACT Melanoma
IMPACT Melanoma is passionate about reducing melanoma across the United States and saving lives. Learn about our team and join us in our mission.| IMPACT Melanoma
IMPACT Melanoma and University of North Texas Institute for Integration of Technology into Teaching and Learning Gerald Knezek, Ph.D. and Regents Professor and Rhonda Christensen, Ph.D., Research Professor, are Co-Directors of the Institute for Integration of Technology into Teaching and Learning (IITTL) at the University of North Texas (UNT). IITTL is chartered by the UNT Council… Read More »| IMPACT Melanoma
Corina Lake is all positive energy. She has never been to Boston and when she arrives in April from Salt Lake City, Utah, she will be ready for the hills. Corina started running back in 2019 and hasn’t stopped since. Like most runners, she started with a 5k and recalls how exhilarating she felt as… Read More »| IMPACT Melanoma
This Melanoma Survivor is Running Boston to Help Save Others Derrick Williamson is running the 2024 Boston Marathon as part of Team IMPACT, running to help save others and share his story. He is a melanoma survivor and is grateful for having been diligent about regular skin checks, motivated at first by a family history… Read More »| IMPACT Melanoma
Meet Brandon Wells “Do not accept ‘no’ as an answer. You can do anything you put your mind to.” – Brandon Wells, Executive Director of Dermatology and Skin Health and member of Team IMPACT’s Boston Marathon 2024 Team In April of 2013, Brandon Wells was at a low point. He had broken his leg in… Read More »| IMPACT Melanoma
Marla Serwin was 55 years old when she passed away from melanoma in November, 2012. She fought long and hard, but with determination, hope and action| IMPACT Melanoma
IMPACT Melanoma was thrilled to hear of the federal funds made available to enhance urban forestry and access to green spaces throughout the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and in urban areas surrounding Boston. The Commonwealth secured $22 million in funding, with $11 million to benefit Chinatown, East Boston, Dorchester, Mattapan and Roxbury. As we all know,… Read More »| IMPACT Melanoma
Many of us take shade for granted. While fall is here and the sun may not be as hot as it was at the height of summer for many of us throughout the United States, UV rays remain a threat to our skin’s health and the risk of developing skin cancer from UVB rays, the… Read More »| IMPACT Melanoma