Philadelphia, PA, July 15, 2008 --(
PR.com)-- Sun Safe Designer Clothing has teamed with The Abramson Cancer Center of the University of Pennsylvania in the fight against an increase in skin cancer. Founded by a malignant melanoma survivor who understands the need for clothing to protect oneself while swimming, sailing and any other favorite outdoor activity.
Monthly tips will include information on the most deadly form of skin cancer; malignant melanoma.
Fast Facts About Skin Cancer;
Skin cancer and melanoma account for about 50% of all types of cancers diagnosed combined.
Skin cancer is one of the more preventable types of cancer.
More than 90% of skin cancer is caused by excessive exposure to the sun
Each hour, 1 person dies from skin cancer.
Melanoma rates soar among younger women.
Sun Safe Designer Clothing will team with the Abramson Cancer Center of the University of Pennsylvania for its annual Melanoma Conference.
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This press release was submitted by Colleen Dougherty Bronstein.
