For some reason today, I feel like I have won the lottery.

Finally, Skin Cancer/Melanoma in the spotlight with a focus on prevention, sun protection, education, and research.

The five specific goals are:

Goal 1:  Increase Opportunities for Sun Protection in Outdoor Settings

Goal 2:  Provide Individuals with the Information They Need to Make Informed, Healthy Choices About UV Exposure

Goal 3:  Promote Policies that Advance the National Goal of Preventing Skin Cancer

Goal 4:  Reduce Harms from Indoor Tanning

Goal 5:  Strengthen Research, Surveillance, Monitoring, and Evaluation Related to Skin Cancer Prevention

For detailed information, please read http://www.surgeongeneral.gov/library/calls/prevent-skin-cancer/call-to-action-prevent-skin-cancer.pdf apotekerendk.com/.

I am truly overwhelmed by the response today in the news and on social media. Are people really getting it now? Why just now? Who cares…better late than never!!

STOP TANNING AND SAVE YOUR SKIN!!

More great resources:

http://www.cdc.gov/cancer/skin

http://www.surgeongeneral.gov/

http://www.surgeongeneral.gov/library/calls/prevent-skin-cancer/index.html