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FEATURED | January 24, 2025

The Melanoma Research Foundation Announces Rebrand...

Washington, DC (January 27, 2025) – The Melanoma Research Foundation (MRF), the largest independent organization devoted to melanoma, is excited to announce the official ...

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Blogs |
June 2, 2014

Ipilimumab Prolongs Progression-Free Survival as A...

Statement from Tim Turnham, Executive Director, Melanoma Research Foundation, Regarding Ipilimumab as Adjuvant Therapy for Melanoma Today Bristol-Meyers Squibb (BMS) announ...

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Blogs |
May 29, 2014

FDA Approves Increased Regulations Over Indoor Tan...

The MRF’s Executive Director, Tim Turnham makes a statement on the FDA’s decision to enforce stricter regulations on the use of indoor tanning beds.

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Melanoma News |
May 29, 2014

Gov’t Puts New Age Restrictions on Tanning B...

On May 29, 2014, the FDA announced its approval to reclassify indoor tanning beds in an effort to reduce the rising rates of skin cancer linked to UV exposure. The MRF'...

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Blogs |
May 13, 2014

Guest Post: Early Detection Can Save Your Life

Stage IV melanoma survivor Jamie Goldfarb writes about the importance of early detection.

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Blogs |
May 5, 2014

Guest Post: No Such Thing as “Just a Volunte...

Our National Director of Volunteer Services, Mary Antonucci, writes: “We really couldn’t do the work we do without our dedicated volunteers. There isn’t a single ...

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Blogs |
April 30, 2014

The Melanoma Research Foundation Encourages You to...

The MRF announced the launch of its provocative new awareness campaign designed to prompt people to watch for potentially dangerous changes in moles on the skin.

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Blogs |
April 24, 2014

$25 Million Government Grant Program Available for...

The Department of Defense’s Peer Reviewed Cancer Research Program announces $25M in funding for rare cancer research, which includes melanoma.

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Blogs |
April 11, 2014

Update: Help Secure Millions of Dollars for Melano...

In March of 2014, 22 members of Congress supported an increase in funding dedicated to researching melanoma in the military.

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Press Release |
April 9, 2014

Third Annual Miles for Melanoma 5K Run/Walk at Uni...

Register today for the MRF’s third annual Miles for Melanoma 5k Run/Walk, to be held at Universal Studios on May 4, 2014.

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Melanoma News |
March 31, 2014

Melanoma & Technology

Here at the MRF, we talk a lot about skin checks. The message is clear: if you see something that is different or changing, get it checked out.   Of course, it isn&rsq...

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Melanoma News |
March 14, 2014

The MRF and PASS Coalition Applaud Introduction of...

    Public Access to SunScreens (PASS) Coalition Applauds Introduction of the Sunscreen Innovation Act Reed-Isakson-Whitfield-Dingell Legislation Would Speed Up F...

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Blogs |
March 6, 2014

Your Action Needed: Help Secure Millions of Dollar...

With your help, we can increase federal funding for melanoma research.

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Feb 09, 2025

Miles for Melanoma Miami, FL

Feb 21, 2025 - Feb 23, 2025

Pediatric Melanoma Family Retreat Weekend

Feb 09, 2025

Miles for Melanoma Miami, FL

Feb 21, 2025 - Feb 23, 2025

Pediatric Melanoma Family Retreat Weekend

Mar 02, 2025 - Mar 04, 2025

2025 Advocacy Days

Apr 05, 2025

Fred Hutch Cancer Center Patient Symposium

Apr 07, 2025

UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center Patient Symposium

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