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St. Jude Scientists Warn Sun Damage is a Major Risk Factor for Melanoma in Children and Protection Must Start Early

In In The News by Barbara Jacoby

As the summer season approaches, pediatric skin cancer scientists at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital are alerting parents of genetic research showing that sun damage contributes to melanoma in children and adolescents as well as adults. The research underscores the need for precautionary measures to help avoid extreme sun exposure for children, including the implementation of routine prevention measures. “Parents should keep …