Cancer Survivor To Discuss Dangers Of Melanoma In Huntington

A cancer survivor will speak about her fight against the disease and how to prevent melanoma during a presentation in Huntington in April.

Melanoma is the deadliest form of skin cancer and the second most common form of cancer in children, teens and young adults between the ages of 15 to 29.

“Melanoma Prevention: Avoiding the Dangers of Tanning” will be held Tuesday, April 25 at 7 p.m. at Huntington Town Hall, located at 100 Main St.

Meghan Rothschild, cancer survivor and spokesperson for the Melanoma Foundation of New England, will speak about her personal fight against cancer at the event.

“Early detection is extremely important and can save your life,” Town Councilwoman Susan A. Berland said in a press release. “As a skin cancer survivor, I can’t emphasize enough, the importance of educating people about Melanoma prevention. I encourage you to attend this important presentation, learn about the dangers of both tanning outdoors and in the tanning booth and become more aware of what to look for.”

Berland organized the event alongside New York State Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman.

“To many people, indoor tanning seems like a harmless activity. It’s not,” Schneiderman said. “Each session increases your risk of skin cancer and contributes to premature aging, eye damage, allergic reactions and more. There are many myths and misconceptions concerning the safety of 'tanning,' many of them perpetrated by the indoor tanning salon industry. If you engage in indoor tanning or are thinking about it, it’s important to make sure you know the significant associated health risks.”

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For more information about this event or for general information, call Berland’s office at 631-351-3173.

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