Respected Producer/Writer Succumbs to Melanoma
October 7, 2010The Melanoma Research Foundation (MRF) is deeply saddened to learn of the loss of famed Hollywood producer and writer Stephen J. Cannell, who recently passed away from complications associated with melanoma. Credited with producing favorites …
The New York Times Publishes MRF Letter to the Editor
September 27, 2010The MRF submitted a letter to the editor in response to a recent article in The New York Times, “When Testing a Drug Means Withholding It.” The article focused on the ethics of standard clinical trial protocols in the context of advan …
MRF Scientific Advisor Examines Indoor Tanning
September 13, 2010The New England Journal of Medicine recently published an article focused on indoor tanning, written by scientific advisor to the MRF and chair of the department of dermatology at Massachusetts General Hospital, David E. Fisher, M.D., Ph.D. With …
As Children Head Back to School, Parents are Reminded of Need for Sun Safety and Early Detection
September 13, 2010Contact: Berna Diehl Jones Public Affairs (202) 591-4045 [email protected], N.J.—As summertime comes to a close, many families have left behind long, hot days at the beach and replaced bathing suits with backpacks and books. However, …
New Treatments for Melanoma and the MRF
August 30, 2010Although the last time a new drug was approved for metastatic melanoma was over a decade ago, recent advances offer new hope for patients. Two drugs, ipilimumab and PLX4032 have shown promising results and received significant coverage from the m …
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