CCMAC’s 4th Annual Miles for Melanoma Walk Saturday, May 10th in Eisenhower Park
New Hyde Park, NY— April 22
Skin cancer, including melanoma, is considered an epidemic, with rates rising faster than any other cancer. The deadliest form of skin cancer, melanoma, will affect one person in 50 by 2010. By comparison, in 1935, only one in 1500 was struck by the disease during his or her lifetime. Few people realize that melanoma is the most common form of cancer for young adults 25-29 years old and the second most common cancer in adolescents and young adults age 15-29.
Nassau Lawmakers Propose Stricter Guidelines for Teens Using Tanning Facilities
Nassau County Legislators Diane Yatauro (D-Glen Cove) and Jeffrey Toback (D-Oceanside) this week, proposed a law to protect Nassau teens from the harmful effects of indoor tanning devices. Called the Colette Coyne Skin Cancer Prevention Bill in memory of a young woman who lost her life at the age of 29 to skin cancer, the legislation requires anyone under the age of 18 who wishes to use a tanning facility to have signed, written consent from his or her parent or legal guardian and anyone under the age of 16 to be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian.
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