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May 15, 2012

A Day With the Doctors

I spent the day last week in a meeting with doctors and researchers who gathered to discuss ocular melanoma, or melanoma of the eye.  It was the first bi-annual scient...

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May 14, 2012

The MRF Applauds New Skin Cancer Research Bill

On May 10, the MRF commended United States Representative Brian Bilbray from California's 50th Congressional District on his introduction of the Melanoma Research Act o...

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May 11, 2012

Variety Magazine: Great Race at Universal Studios

On May 6 over 1000 runners and walkers participated in the Miles For Melanoma 5k at Universal Studios in Los Angeles, California. Co-sponsored by Hillary Fogelson (PaleGirl...

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May 8, 2012

Statement from Timothy Turnham Regarding U.S. Prev...

Statement from Timothy Turnham, Executive Director, Melanoma Research Foundation Regarding U.S. Preventive Services Task Force Recommendations on Preventing Skin Cancer For...

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May 8, 2012

Avvo and the MRF Team Up to Promote Skin Cancer Aw...

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:                          ...

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May 4, 2012

Teaching Our Kids Right From Wrong

Nobody has ever accused me of being at a loss for words. Ever. But I got awfully close to speechless when I saw the story of a New Jersey mom arrested for putting her daugh...

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April 25, 2012

Melanoma Research Foundation Partners with Ironman...

Melanoma Research Foundation Partners with Ironman to Raise  Melanoma Awareness among Athletes Ironman 70.3 Florida event on May 20 kicks off partnership WASHINGTON, D...

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April 19, 2012

Style Network Joins Universal Pictures, Pale Girl ...

May 6th Event to Feature “Style Experience” Tent, Special Performance by Indie Rock Band The 88, Skin Damage Assessments, Sunscreen Samples from Key Sponsor KIN...

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March 28, 2012

Where Can You Find Idaho’s State Senate on Twitt...

  In a reversal of what has become something of a national trend, the Idaho State Senate rejected a bill passed by the House that would have prohibited children under ...

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March 15, 2012

MELANOMA RESEARCH FOUNDATION AND PALE GIRL SPEAKS ...

  Washington D.C. and Los Angeles, California, March 15, 2012 The Melanoma Research Foundation (MRF) and Pale Girl SPEAKS announced today that they will partner in hos...

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March 9, 2012

Brian Williams and Hope

  The online community for melanoma patients has been abuzz today about a report by Brian Williams on a patient who had a remarkable experience with melanoma. She was ...

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February 21, 2012

EU Approves Zelboraf

The MRF is delighted to learn that Zelboraf (vemurafenib) has been approved in the European Union for the treatment of adult patients with BRAF V600 mutation-positive metas...

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Mar 19, 2026 ET

Ask the Expert: Discussing the Past, Present and Future of Cell-based Immune Treatments for Melanoma

Mar 28, 2026 ET

CommUNITY Fundraiser: Jam for Cam

Mar 28, 2026 ET

CommUNITY Fundraiser: Hope in Bloom Ball

Apr 06, 2026 ET

Together Against Melanoma: UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center Patient & Caregiver Symposium

Apr 17, 2026 ET - Apr 19, 2026

2026 Eyes on a Cure: Ocular Melanoma Patient & Caregiver Symposium

May 08, 2026 CT

CommUNITY Fundraiser: Stay Out of the Sun Run

May 09, 2026 ET

DC Miles for Melanoma 5K

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