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House of Representatives
Session of 2015 - 2016 Regular Session

MEMORANDUM

Posted:	April 22, 2015 02:06 PM
From:	Representative Frank A. Farry
To:	All House members
Subject:	Melanoma/Skin Cancer Detection and Prevention Month Resolution

In the near future, I plan to introduce a resolution designating May 2015 as "Melanoma/Skin Cancer Detection and Prevention Month in Pennsylvania". Skin cancer is the most common form of cancer in the United States, with current estimates that one in five Americans will develop skin cancer in their lifetime. Recent estimates also show that there will be 123,590 new cases of melanoma diagnosed each year. Melanoma is the deadliest form of skin cancer. However, with early detection, melanoma and other skin cancers are highly treatable. Please join me in cosponsoring this resolution to raise awareness about skin cancer, increasing the chances of early detection. It is vital that skin cancers, and especially melanoma, are treated early.

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