skin cancer News
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EPA urges everyone to play it safe in the summer sun
As millions of families prepare to enjoy the great outdoors this weekend, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency reminds everyone to bring their hats, sunglasses, sunscreen, and seek shade. Why? Because overexposure to ultraviolet radiation (UV) from the sun or artificial light is the number one risk factor for skin cancer. By taking these simple steps you can significantly reduce your risk. ...
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Enjoy summer weather in New England: ‘Don’t Fry’ to prevent skin cancer
With Memorial Day weekend signaling the unofficial start of New England’s long-awaited summer, EPA reminds everyone to protect their skin from too much sun by wearing hats, sunglasses and sunscreen, and seeking shade. “Even as we all enjoy the good weather this time of year, and we want to enjoy some of New England’s splendid natural areas, we remind folks to protect their ...
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Akrotome has been awarded $1.77M by The National Cancer Institute
Akrotome receives grant for the commercialization of a topical probe for margin determination in skin cancers Akrotome Imaging has received a $1.77M SBIR Phase II grant to assist in the clinical translation of its FIRE™ probe for margin assessment in skin cancer. In this application, FIRE is applied ex-vivo to skin tissue that has been surgically removed. When the probe detects cancer, ...
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EPA asks arkansas residents to fight #1 cancer in U.S. with “don’t fry day” (Friday, May 27)
Every hour, one American dies from skin cancer – the number one cancer in the U.S. To help people learn easy ways to combat the disease, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) SunWise program has partnered with the National Council on Skin Cancer Prevention to designate the Friday before Memorial Day (May 27) as “Don’t Fry Day.” EPA encourages Arkansas residents to ...
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New Englanders Reminded that skin cancer is most common, and most preventable cancer in U.S. - sun safety tips for `Don’t Fry Day`: May 25, 2012
With the traditional Memorial Day kick off to summertime activities, EPA is reminding New England citizens and visitors about simple steps to take to protect their skin from too much sun exposure. This year EPA has teamed up with the National Council on Skin Cancer Prevention, Food and Drug Administration and National Park Service to emphasize the dangers of skin cancer. The National Council on ...
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EPA region 7 urges heartland residents to guard against skin cancer by observing ‘don’t fry day’ on Friday, May 27
Every hour, one American dies from skin cancer – the number one cancer in the U.S. To help people learn easy ways to combat the disease, the U.S. EPA SunWise Program has partnered with the National Council on Skin Cancer Prevention to designate the Friday before Memorial Day (May 27) as “Don’t Fry Day.” EPA Region 7 encourages residents to learn about and practice sun-safe ...
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EPA asks louisiana residents to fight #1 cancer in U.S. with “don’t fry day” (Friday, May 27)
Every hour, one American dies from skin cancer – the number one cancer in the U.S. To help people learn easy ways to combat the disease, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) SunWise program has partnered with the National Council on Skin Cancer Prevention to designate the Friday before Memorial Day (May 27) as “Don’t Fry Day.” EPA encourages Louisiana residents to ...
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EPA region 10 asks washington residents to fight #1 cancer in U.S. with “don’t fry day” (Friday, May 27)
Every hour, one American dies from skin cancer – the number one cancer in the U.S. To help people learn easy ways to combat the disease, the U.S. EPA SunWise program has partnered with the National Council on Skin Cancer Prevention to designate the Friday before Memorial Day (May 27) as “Don’t Fry Day.” EPA encourages Washington residents to learn about and practice ...
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EPA asks New Mexico residents to fight #1 cancer in U.S. with “don’t fry day” (Friday, May 27)
Every hour, one American dies from skin cancer – the number one cancer in the U.S. To help people learn easy ways to combat the disease, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) SunWise program has partnered with the National Council on Skin Cancer Prevention to designate the Friday before Memorial Day (May 27) as “Don’t Fry Day.” EPA encourages New Mexico residents to ...
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‘Don’t Fry Day’ promotes skin cancer prevention; EPA urges everyone to be smart in the sun [NJ Edition]
As millions of families prepare to enjoy the great outdoors this weekend, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) reminds everyone to bring their hats, sunglasses and sunscreen, and seek shade. The number one preventable risk factor for skin cancer is overexposure to ultraviolet (UV) radiation, whether from the sun or artificial sources of light. To educate the public about how to prevent ...
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EPA asks texans to fight #1 cancer in U.S. with “don’t fry day” (Friday, May 27)
Every hour, one American dies from skin cancer – the number one cancer in the U.S. To help people learn easy ways to combat the disease, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) SunWise program has partnered with the National Council on Skin Cancer Prevention to designate the Friday before Memorial Day (May 27) as “Don’t Fry Day.” EPA encourages Texas residents to learn ...
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EPA region 10 asks oregonians to fight #1 cancer in U.S. with “don’t fry day” (Friday, May 27)
Every hour, one American dies from skin cancer – the number one cancer in the U.S. To help people learn easy ways to combat the disease, the U.S. EPA SunWise program has partnered with the National Council on Skin Cancer Prevention to designate the Friday before Memorial Day (May 27) as “Don’t Fry Day.” EPA encourages Oregonians to learn about and practice sun-safe ...
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EPA region 10 asks idaho residents to fight #1 cancer in U.S. with “don’t fry day” (Friday, May 27)
Every hour, one American dies from skin cancer – the number one cancer in the U.S. To help people learn easy ways to combat the disease, the U.S. EPA SunWise program has partnered with the National Council on Skin Cancer Prevention to designate the Friday before Memorial Day (May 27) as “Don’t Fry Day.” EPA encourages Idaho residents to learn about and practice sun-safe ...
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Iowa Ranks in Top 10 among States for Skin Cancer; Residents Urged to Take Protective Actions as Part of `Don`t Fry Day`
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), joined by the National Council on Skin Cancer Prevention, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), is recognizing the Friday before Memorial Day as “Don’t Fry Day”, to encourage Iowans to take a few simple steps to protect their health and prevent skin cancer throughout the ...
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EPA raises awareness on skin cancer prevention with “Don’t Fry Day” campaign agency urges everyone to be smart in the sun
As millions of families prepare to enjoy the great outdoors over the Memorial Day weekend, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) reminds everyone to bring their hats, sunglasses and sunscreen, and seek shade. EPA has teamed up with the National Council on Skin Cancer Prevention to promote sun safety on May 28 – “Don’t Fry Day.” The number one preventable risk ...
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EPA asks Delaware residents to be sun-wise and sun-safe this summer
Every hour, one American dies from skin cancer – the number one cancer in the U.S. To help people learn easy ways to combat the disease, the U.S. EPA SunWise program has partnered with the National Council on Skin Cancer Prevention to designate today, the Friday before Memorial Day, as “Don’t Fry Day.” EPA encourages Delaware residents to learn about and practice sun-safe ...
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EPA asks Oklahoma residents to fight #1 cancer in U.S. with “don’t fry day” (Friday, may 27)
Every hour, one American dies from skin cancer – the number one cancer in the U.S. To help people learn easy ways to combat the disease, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) SunWise program has partnered with the National Council on Skin Cancer Prevention to designate the Friday before Memorial Day (May 27) as “Don’t Fry Day.” EPA encourages Oklahoma residents to ...
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EPA asks D.C. residents to be sun-wise and sun-safe this summer
Every hour, one American dies from skin cancer – the number one cancer in the U.S. To help people learn easy ways to combat the disease, the U.S. EPA SunWise program has partnered with the National Council on Skin Cancer Prevention to designate today, the Friday before Memorial Day, as “Don’t Fry Day.” EPA encourages D.C. residents to learn about and practice sun-safe ...
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EPA asks West Virginia residents to be sun-wise and sun-safe this summer
Every hour, one American dies from skin cancer – the number one cancer in the U.S. To help people learn easy ways to combat the disease, the U.S. EPA SunWise program has partnered with the National Council on Skin Cancer Prevention to designate today, the Friday before Memorial Day, as “Don’t Fry Day.” EPA encourages West Virginia residents to practice sun-safe behaviors ...
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Don’t fry-day is Friday; EPA offers tips to prevent skin cancer
In the Caribbean, sun safety is always a concern and the Friday before Memorial Day is “Don’t Fry Day,” an opportunity to remind people about the dangers from exposure to the sun’s harmful rays. Over exposure to ultraviolet (UV) radiation from the sun is the main cause of skin cancer. Melanoma, the most serious form of skin cancer, is on the rise in America and is the most ...
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