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May 30, 2013

New Drugs Improve Options for Melanoma Patients

On Wednesday, May 29, 2013, the FDA approved two new drugs for metastatic melanoma, a BRAF inhibitor and a MEK inhibitor. Liz Szabo, reporter for USA TODAY, interviewed the...

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Blogs |
May 29, 2013

FDA Approves Two New Drugs For Metastatic Melanoma

  For Immediate Release: May 29, 2013   Contact: Lauren Smith                  202-347-9675       ...

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May 22, 2013

New Sunscreen Product Labels to Debut this Summer

  FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT: John Antonishak  National Council on Skin Cancer Prevention  Phone: (301) 801-4422  Email: dontfryday@skincancerprevent...

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Press Release |
May 8, 2013

Atlanta Braves First Baseman Highlights Importance...

  Atlanta Braves First Baseman Highlights Importance of Skin and Sun Safety During Melanoma Awareness Month  The Melanoma Research Foundation partners with Freddi...

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May 7, 2013

MRF Statement Regarding FDA Proposal to Regulate T...

  For Immediate Release: May 7, 2013       Statement from Timothy Turnham, Ph.D., Executive Director, Melanoma Research Foundation, Regarding FDA Propos...

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April 11, 2013

Sheryl and Rob Lowe to Co-Chair MRF Miles for Mela...

  Universal Pictures, Pale Girl SPEAKS and the Melanoma Research Foundation Announce 2nd Annual Event at Universal Studios on May 4th with Sponsors including the Style...

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Blogs |
March 26, 2013

The Many Faces of Melanoma

We’ve heard the story before: a woman is treated successfully for her melanoma, only to have the cancer come back after ten years. How? Why? One explanation is someth...

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Melanoma News |
March 14, 2013

Public Access to Sunscreens Coalition Launches; Ca...

For Immediate Release:  March 14, 2013 Contact: Aimee Steel, aimee.steel@hklaw.com/ 202-828-1895 or Mark Meissner, mark.meissner@hklaw.com/ 202-469-5195  Public A...

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Melanoma News |
March 4, 2013

Expanding Knowledge

I recently met with a company called Delcath, which has a procedure designed to combat metastases to the liver. It works by infusing high doses of chemotherapy directly int...

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Blogs |
February 12, 2013

Knowledge is Power

Yesterday, the MRF hosted a live webinar focusing on how to manage melanoma treatment in a rapidly changing landscape. As we prepared for the webinar, I heard disturbing st...

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January 30, 2013

Children and Melanoma

Years ago I worked at a hospital for children, raising money for pediatric medical research. The importance of this work was evident every time I walked the halls of the ho...

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Blogs |
January 28, 2013

Eye Melanoma Initiative Secures Commitments to Fun...

For Immediate Release: January 28, 2013 Contact: Lauren Smith (202) 347-9675 LSmith@melaresearcstg.wpengine.com Eye Melanoma Initiative Secures Commitments to Fund $80...

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May 02, 2026 PT

Fred Hutch Cancer Center: 2026 Northwest Melanoma Symposium: Science to Survivorship

May 08, 2026 CT

CommUNITY Fundraiser: Stay Out of the Sun Run

On Friday, May 8, 2026, the Stay Out of the Sun Run 5K event will take place at Cascade Lake Park with the site opening at 4:30 PM CT for check-in. Opening Ceremonies will begin at 6:00 PM CT. The 5K will begin at 6:30 PM CT with our Closing ceremonies to follow after all runners have returned starting at 7:30 PM … Continued

May 09, 2026 ET

DC Miles for Melanoma 5K

May 09, 2026 ET

Together Against Melanoma: The Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center Patient & Caregiver Symposium 

May 12, 2026 ET

Together Against Melanoma: Yale Cancer Center Patient & Caregiver Symposium

May 16, 2026 ET

New England Miles for Melanoma 5K

May 26, 2026 ET

Ask the Expert: Understanding Melanoma Risk: How Prognostic Testing Can Help Guide Your Care

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