ADVISORY/Experts Available to Discuss Melanoma Awareness.Business Editors ADVISORY... --(BUSINESS WIRE) TOPIC: "Melanoma Monday" will take place May 3 in an effort to raise awareness and provide free skin cancer screenings across the United States, according to an article by The Times-Standard. Melanoma is the most deadly form of skin cancer. It is estimated that 100,000 people will be diagnosed with the illness this year. Experts say approximately half of the people suffering from melanoma are under the age of 40. EXPERTS: ExpertSource can offer several highly qualified experts to comment on this story: Dr. Guy Gammon is vice president of clinical development of CancerVax Corporation. He is an expert on melanoma and immunology research. According to the American Cancer Society American Cancer Society, n.pr established in 1913, this national volunteer-based health organization is committed to the elimination of cancer through prevention and treatment and to diminishing cancer suffering through advocacy, scholarship, research, , melanoma is the deadliest type of skin cancer and is the sixth most commonly diagnosed cancer in the United States. Since 1997 the incidence of new melanoma cases in the United States has increased at an average rate of more than 5% per year, one of the highest growth rates for any type of cancer. While patients who receive early diagnosis and treatment for melanoma have high survival rates, only 7-19% of patients diagnosed with advanced-stage melanoma survive 5 years. Dr. Gammon has served as Vice President, Clinical Development of CancerVax since January 2001, and has assisted in the development of Canvaxin, a specific active immunotherapeutic (cancer vaccine) currently in Phase 3 clinical trials for the treatment of advanced stage melanoma. Prior to joining CancerVax, he spent 7 years with the John Wayne Cancer Institute (JWCI JWCI John Wayne Cancer Institute ), a leading center for melanoma research and treatment, as Director, Vaccine Development and Senior Director, Clinical Operations. PR Contact: Trista Morrison, 858-527-3490, tmorrison@irpr.com Joshua L. Fox, M.D. is a leading authority in the field of dermatology with an expertise in skin cancer, cosmetic surgery, and laser procedures. As an official spokesperson for the American Academy of Dermatology The American Academy of Dermatology (AAD) is the largest organization of dermatologists in the world. The Academy grants Fellowships and Associate Memberships, as well as Fellowships for Nonresidents (of the United States of America or Canada). and the American Society of Dermatologic Surgery, Dr. Fox has been an expert resource on dermatologic topics for numerous television networks including ABC ABC in full American Broadcasting Co. Major U.S. television network. It began when the expanding national radio network NBC split into the separate Red and Blue networks in 1928. , CBS (Cell Broadcast Service) See cell broadcast. , CNN CNN or Cable News Network Subsidiary company of Turner Broadcasting Systems. It was created by Ted Turner in 1980 to present 24-hour live news broadcasts, using satellites to transmit reports from news bureaus around the world. , NBC NBC in full National Broadcasting Co. Major U.S. commercial broadcasting company. It was formed in 1926 by RCA Corp., General Electric Co. (GE), and Westinghouse and was the first U.S. company to operate a broadcast network. , Telemundo, talk shows, radio stations, newspapers and magazines. Dr. Fox is a graduate of the New York University New York University, mainly in New York City; coeducational; chartered 1831, opened 1832 as the Univ. of the City of New York, renamed 1896. It comprises 13 schools and colleges, maintaining 4 main centers (including the Medical Center) in the city, as well as the Medical Center of Skin and Cancer and has been on the advisory board of the Psoriasis Foundation and National Rosacea Foundation among others. Dr. Fox is the founder of the AAD AAD American Academy of Dermatology. AAD American Association of Dermatology Melanoma/Skin Cancer Prevention Program in Queens, New York since 1987. Dr. Fox has been Chief of Dermatology of several major teaching hospitals including Mt. Sinai Hospital of Queens and Jamaica Medical Center and is currently on the staff of ten NY area hospitals. PR Contact: Melissa Chefec, 203-968-6625, mchefec@optonline.net Anthony Fransway, M.D., is a practicing dermatologist at Associates in Dermatology in Fort Myers, Florida Fort Myers is the county seatGR6 and commercial center of Lee County, Florida. The population was 48,208 at the 2000 census. According to the 2006 U.S. Census Bureau's Estimates, the city had a population of 60,531. and an Assistant Professor of Dermatology at the University of South Florida • • [ in Tampa. Previously, he was an Assistant Professor of Dermatology at the Mayo Clinic and Graduate School of Medicine. He is a member of several dermatological societies and medical associations. Dr. Fransway is an active participant on several committees such as the Protective Products Task Force's Standards Committee and is the current chairman of the Liaison Committee for the American Contact Dermatology Society. Fransway is an expert on dermatological issues and skin cancer awareness and prevention. 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