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Why I’m Getting Naked for Skin Health 

Guest blog post by Ian Michael Crumm, Celebrity Esthetician, Podcast Host, Key Opinion Leader, Melanoma Advocate and 2025 #GetNaked Spokesperson: Some moments stick with yo...

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January 6, 2015

Caregiver Fatigue: How to Avoid Burning Out

Providing care to a sick loved one is a centuries-old act of kindness and loyalty. There is comfort in knowing that your loved one is receiving the best possible care and r...

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December 22, 2014

FDA Approves Opdivo for Advanced Melanoma

Statement from Tim Turnham, Executive Director Melanoma Research Foundation   Today the FDA approved Opdivo (nivolumab), a new treatment for advanced melanoma, the dea...

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December 19, 2014

A Global Effort Against Melanoma

In November, the MRF convened an international group of melanoma patient advocates with the goal of advancing the global fight against this disease.

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December 18, 2014

Congressional Committee and the Melanoma Research ...

WASHINGTON, D.C.—Today the House Committee on Energy and Commerce issued a letter, drafted by Congressman Henry Waxman (D-CA) and signed by Representatives Frank Pall...

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December 17, 2014

President Signs Bill Increasing Dept. of Defense&#...

Statement from Tim Turnham, Executive Director, Melanoma Research Foundation, Regarding Increase in Dept. of Defense's Cancer Research Funding President Barack Obama on...

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December 11, 2014

Joint Committee Files Bill to Increase Funding for...

WASHINGTON, D.C. — This week, a bi-partisan joint Congressional Committee filed their final version of the Fiscal 2015 Omnibus Appropriations bill that includes $50 m...

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November 13, 2014

Update: Maloney PRCRP Letter Submitted to House Ap...

In September, Congresswoman Carolyn Maloney (D-NY), a vocal advocate for federal melanoma research funding, drafted a letter asking the House of Representatives Committee o...

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October 16, 2014

Kevin Nealon, Melanoma & the Morning News

Kevin Nealon appeared live on Los Angeles’ KTLA 5 Morning Show and made a plug for the MRF’s Celebrity Golf Classic.

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September 29, 2014

Call to Action: Urge Congress to Increase Funding ...

Bring your voice to the table! Your help now can secure millions of dollars for melanoma research! In March, Congresswoman Carolyn Maloney (D-NY), a vocal advocate for fede...

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September 17, 2014

Senate Unanimously Approves Sunscreen Innovation A...

The Melanoma Research Foundation Applauds the Senate for Unanimous Approval of Sunscreen Innovation Act Act Will Expedite FDA Review of New Sunscreen Filters, Providing Con...

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August 28, 2014

The MRF Announces 2014 Research Grant Recipients

The MRF is pleased to announce its 2014 melanoma research grant awardees!

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August 27, 2014

Senate Request for Comments RE: the Sunscreen Inno...

The Senate is seeking public comments regarding the Sunscreen Innovation Act. Comments are due by COB Friday, August 29th, 2014.

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