As Melanoma Rises, Doctors Challenge Some Early Testing

Source: Bussines Wire, May 2019

WASHINGTON–(BUSINESS WIRE)–The Public Access to SunScreens (PASS) Coalition, an alliance of public health organizations, physician groups, sunscreen manufacturers and concerned citizens, would like to remind all Americans that sunscreen is a critical tool to reduce risk of melanoma, other skin cancers and premature aging. This message is particularly relevant as we enter into Melanoma and Skin Cancer Awareness Month and kick off the summer holiday.

It has never been more important to protect your skin from the damaging effects of the sun. This year, more than 192,000 Americans will be diagnosed with melanoma, a 7.7 percent increase over 2018, and over 7,200 Americans will die from the disease. The regimen of daily sunscreen, UV protective clothing, sunglasses and limiting exposure to direct sunlight continues to be the best way to reduce risk of melanoma.

“There is a lot of misinformation in the news about sunscreens right now,” says Melanoma Research Alliance President & CEO Michael Kaplan. “Despite the hype, experts agree that everyone should be diligent about applying – and reapplying – sunscreen throughout the day to make sure they are protected. The best sunscreen continues to be the one you’ll wear every day.”