Mollie's Fund http://molliesfund.org Melanoma Awareness & Education Wed, 08 Feb 2012 20:51:05 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 Introducing the FREE Mollie’s Fund App for Android! http://molliesfund.org/news_developments/introducing-the-free-mollies-fund-app-for-android/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=introducing-the-free-mollies-fund-app-for-android http://molliesfund.org/news_developments/introducing-the-free-mollies-fund-app-for-android/#comments Thu, 15 Dec 2011 16:31:04 +0000 admin http://molliesfund.org/?p=811 Mollie’s Fund Launches Android Version of FREE App for Skin Cancer Awareness

Garden City, New York – The Mollie Biggane Melanoma Foundation, www.molliesfund.org has announced the launch of an Android OS version of their informational skin cancer app which was previously launched for iOS (iPhone, iPod Touch and iPad). The new Android version can be downloaded free from the Android Market.

Mollie’s Fund, with the assistance of MCS Advertising and Arc Design Studio, created this interactive guide to provide users with facts about the evolution of skin cancer and melanoma. The application illustrates a self-exam, exhibits mole changes and reinforces behaviors to protect against skin cancer. The program emphasizes the necessity of a professional dermatology examination and includes a monthly skin check log to keep track of monthly examinations.

Current estimates state over 130 million Android users will be able to receive this valuable health resource in addition to over 200 million iOS users.

Skin cancer is the most common cancer in the United States. One person each hour dies from melanoma. Melanoma can be cured—if diagnosed and treated early. This initiative supports the mission of Mollie’s Fund of creating programs for education and prevention of skin cancer and melanoma.

For more information about the Mollie Biggane Melanoma Foundation, visit, www.molliesfund.org

]]> http://molliesfund.org/news_developments/introducing-the-free-mollies-fund-app-for-android/feed/ 0 Dr. Anna Pavlick Speaks at the 2011 Mollie’s Fund Golf Outing http://molliesfund.org/videos/dr-anna-pavlick-speaks-at-the-2011-mollies-fund-golf-outing/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=dr-anna-pavlick-speaks-at-the-2011-mollies-fund-golf-outing http://molliesfund.org/videos/dr-anna-pavlick-speaks-at-the-2011-mollies-fund-golf-outing/#comments Sun, 20 Nov 2011 22:02:38 +0000 admin http://molliesfund.org/?p=742 Anna C. Pavlick, DO gave a talk at the 2011 Annual Mollie Biggane Melanoma Foundation Golf Outing about the recent advancements of new life saving drugs (Yervoy-Ipilimumab and Zelbraf-Vemurafenib) that can significantly increase survival rates in patients with metastatic melanoma.

Dr. Anna Pavlick at 2011 Golf Outing Dinner

New Drugs (Yervoy-Ipilimumab and Zelbraf-Vemurafenib)

Anna C. Pavlick, DO
Associate Professor, Department of Medicine (Oncology) and the Ronald O. Perelman Department of Dermatology

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]]> http://molliesfund.org/news_developments/california-bans-commercial-tanning-bed-use-for-minors/feed/ 0 Toaday’s Health – Cara Biggane on NBC’s Today Show http://molliesfund.org/uncategorized/toadays-health-cara-biggane-on-nbcs-today-show/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=toadays-health-cara-biggane-on-nbcs-today-show http://molliesfund.org/uncategorized/toadays-health-cara-biggane-on-nbcs-today-show/#comments Fri, 12 Aug 2011 03:04:22 +0000 admin http://www.arcdesignstudio.com/clients/molliesfund/web2011/?p=655
A sobering yet informative segment on NBC’s Today Show on the dangers of sun exposure and how to protect yourself including an interview with Cara Biggane.
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Featuring Mollie’s sister and NYC Public School teacher Cara Biggane.
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]]> http://molliesfund.org/videos/mollies-fund-public-service-announcement/feed/ 0 Annual Skin Cancer Awareness Lunchtime Program http://molliesfund.org/videos/annual-skin-cancer-awareness-lunchtime-program/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=annual-skin-cancer-awareness-lunchtime-program http://molliesfund.org/videos/annual-skin-cancer-awareness-lunchtime-program/#comments Tue, 09 Aug 2011 17:11:49 +0000 admin http://molliesfund.org/?p=722 NYU Langone Medical Center

Attendees learned the latest about skin cancer detection and treatment, the steps you can take to reduce your risk, the surgical management of melanoma, and current trends in treatment.

Dr. Hale at NYU

Skin Cancer Overview: The Importance of Early Detection and Prevention

Elizabeth K. Hale, MD
Clinical Associate Professor, Ronald O. Perelman Department of Dermatology

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Dr. Berman at NYU

Surgical Management of Melanoma

Russell Berman, MD
Assistant Professor, Department of Surgery

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Dr. Pavlick at NYU

Current Trends in Melanoma Treatment

Anna C. Pavlick, DO
Associate Professor, Department of Medicine (Oncology) and the Ronald O. Perelman Department of Dermatology

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]]> http://molliesfund.org/videos/annual-skin-cancer-awareness-lunchtime-program/feed/ 0 Skin Cancer Awareness Program at NYU http://molliesfund.org/videos/skin-cancer-awareness-program-at-nyu/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=skin-cancer-awareness-program-at-nyu http://molliesfund.org/videos/skin-cancer-awareness-program-at-nyu/#comments Tue, 09 Aug 2011 03:50:39 +0000 admin http://www.arcdesignstudio.com/clients/molliesfund/web2011/?p=596 Langone Medical Center’s Farkas Auditorium

Mollie’s Fund Partnered with NYU Cancer Institute’s Community Outreach and Education Program to co-sponsor a free skin cancer Awareness program at NYU Langone Medical Center’s Farkas Auditorium.

Presentations and discussion covered the latest about skin cancer detection and treatment, and steps you can take to reduce your risk:

The Importance of Early Detection and Prevention

Elizabeth K. Hale, MD
Clinical Associate Professor (Dermatology)

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Surgical Management of Melanoma

Russell Berman, MD
Assistant Professor (Surgery)

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Current Trends in Melanoma Treatment

Anna Pavlick, DO
Associate Professor (Oncology, Dermatology)
Director of the NYU Melanoma Program

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Panel Discussion

Elizabeth K. Hale
MD, Russell Berman, MD
Anna Pavlick, DO

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]]> http://molliesfund.org/videos/skin-cancer-awareness-program-at-nyu/feed/ 0 Melanoma Educational Symposium For Patients And Caregivers http://molliesfund.org/videos/melanoma-educational-symposium-for-patients-and-caregivers/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=melanoma-educational-symposium-for-patients-and-caregivers http://molliesfund.org/videos/melanoma-educational-symposium-for-patients-and-caregivers/#comments Sun, 07 Aug 2011 23:39:54 +0000 admin http://www.arcdesignstudio.com/clients/molliesfund/web2011/?p=542 Adelphi University Performing Arts Center

Prominent melanoma doctors and researchers presented current strategies and therapies at this 2010 symposium:

Melanoma Past and Present: Where We’ve Come and Where We’re Going

Anna Pavlick, DO
Associate Professor (Oncology, Dermatology)
Director of the NYU Melanoma Program

Introduction by Jack Biggane
President of the Mollie Biggane Melanoma Foundation

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Immunotherapy of Melanoma: The Time Has Come

Dr. Jedd Wolchok, MD, PhD
Director, Immunotherapy Clinical Trials,
Memorial Sloan Kettering

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Targeted Therapy for Melanomain The Era of Personalized Medicine

Dr. Janice Mehnert, MD
Assistant Professor of Medicine,
Robert Woods Johnson Medical Center

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Panel Discussion

Anna Pavlick, DO
Dr. Jedd Wolchok, MD, PhD
Dr. Janice Mehnert, MD
Thomas Telford

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Garden City Country Club

Speakers:
John Mundy – Melanoma Survivor
James Goydos, MD – Cancer Institute of New Jersey

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Lesson Plan (Teachers’ Guide)

Teachers Guide

Skin Cancer ABCDE’s

Skin Check Self Exam Chart

Have You Checked Your Skin Lately? Brochure (English)

Have You Checked Your Skin Lately? Brochure (Spanish)

Have You Checked Your Skin Lately? Brochure (French)

How to Protect Your Baby from Skin Cancer Brochure

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