PA HR156

Designates May 2025 as "Melanoma Awareness Month" in Pennsylvania to raise awareness about skin cancer prevention and detection

Approximately 104,960 melanoma cases are expected to be diagnosed in the U.S. in 2025, with an estimated 8,430 deaths from the disease

Survival rates vary significantly by stage: over 99% for localized cases, 75% for regional spread, and 35% for distant metastasis

Melanoma is the most dangerous form of skin cancer, primarily caused by ultraviolet light overexposure from sun or tanning beds

One in 33 white individuals is expected to be diagnosed with melanoma in their lifetime, highlighting the importance of regular skin cancer screenings and sun protection measures