Melanoma Education Foundation | A comprehensive web site for self-detection, prevention, and teaching of melanoma

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	Highlights Amanda Faye Brown of Pahrump, Nevada, died of melanoma on April 15, 2006 at the age of 31. Her husband, Michael Brown, established the Amanda Faye Brown Chapter of the Melanoma Education Foundation to provide melanoma education in Nevada high schools and middle schools. For information on providing skin cancer education for high schools and middle schools in your state, please contact us.








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The Melanoma Education Foundation is a non-profit organization devoted to saving lives
from melanoma, a common skin cancer that is often deadly unless detected early before
there are any symptoms. The Foundation increases awareness of melanoma three ways:

Trains high school and middle school health educators and provides them
with student materials and lesson plans.

Provides complete information about early self-detection and prevention of
melanoma in a user-friendly web site.

Conducts talks and facial skin analyzer screenings for area organizations
and businesses.

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The Melanoma Education Foundation is devoted to educational purposes only and is not engaged
in rendering medical advice or professional services. Information provided by the Foundation
should not be used for diagnosing or treating a skin problem or disease. It is not a substitute
for professional care. If you have or suspect you have a skin problem you should consult
a dermatologist, plastic surgeon, or other professional healthcare provider.