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This resolution officially designates May 2025 as "Melanoma Awareness Month" in Pennsylvania, highlighting the critical importance of raising public awareness about skin cancer, particularly melanoma. The resolution provides extensive context about melanoma, noting that approximately 9,500 people are diagnosed with skin cancer daily in the United States, with an estimated 104,960 melanoma cases expected in 2025 and about 8,430 projected deaths. It explains that melanoma is the most dangerous form of skin cancer, typically caused by overexposure to ultraviolet light from sunlight or tanning beds, and most frequently affects people with fair skin. The resolution emphasizes the importance of early detection, pointing out that localized melanoma cases have a survival rate over 99%, while cases that have spread more extensively have much lower survival rates of 75% and 35% respectively. By officially recognizing Melanoma Awareness Month, the resolution aims to promote public education about prevention techniques like wearing sunscreen and protective clothing, encourage regular skin cancer screenings, and support research and educational campaigns to combat the disease.

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