AMERICAN SKIN ASSOCIATION CELEBRATES MELANOMA AWARENESS MONTH
Source: PR Newswire, May 2025
NEW YORK, May 19, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — As a part of a robust national campaign, American Skin Association (ASA) is pleased to join with all those supporting skin health to celebrate Melanoma Awareness Month this May.
For almost forty years, ASA’s mission has been to advance research into skin disorders and promote skin health through education and public awareness of how to maintain healthy skin. As the weather heats up and UV exposure increases, it is more important than ever to take action to protect yourself from melanoma and other skin cancers.
The rate of melanoma has been rising for the past 30 years. The number of cases of melanoma worldwide is increasing faster than any other malignancy. It now ranks as the fifth most common cancer in men and in women. Each hour, someone dies from melanoma. Although it is most commonly found in Caucasian males over age 50, it can occur at any age and on any skin tone. About one in 50 people in the United States will develop melanoma in their lifetime.