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Guard Against Skin Cancer

rible_3599_webBy Assemblyman Dave Rible

With the summer season now here  and tremendous excitement to get back to the beach, I strongly urge people to  take preventative steps to guard against the most dangerous form of skin cancer,  melanoma.

Over the last 30 years, the  number of people diagnosed with melanoma has continually risen and the American  Cancer Society estimates that more than 9,000 Americans will lose their battle  with this deadliest type of skin cancer in 2013 alone.  And that is only a fraction of the  almost 77,000 cases of melanoma that are expected to be diagnosed this year.

Melanoma is different from most  other cancers in that it commonly affects people of all ages. In fact, many  melanoma victims are only in their twenties.

Like many other cancers, melanoma  is very treatable if detected early. However, cases that are not treated early  can become more serious and more difficult to treat, and can even be fatal.

I know firsthand the importance  of early detection of this deadly disease. Having been diagnosed with malignant  melanoma in January, I am thankful it was recognized early and was determined to  be treatable.

However, many people diagnosed  with melanoma are not so fortunate and that is why I strongly urge people to  take advantage of the easy steps that can help to prevent this form of skin  cancer. When going outside, using sunscreen is one of the simplest and most  important ways to protect your skin from the harmful effects of the sun.

In addition, you should take  advantage of skin screenings and be aware of any changes to your skin,  especially moles that are suspicious in shape, color, or change in appearance  over time.

While melanoma can be deadly, the  good news is that it can be prevented and treated by being proactive and  utilizing a few simple steps.

 

Dave Rible represents the 30th Legislative District in the New Jersey State Assembly. He is the Republican Conference Leader.

 

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Posted: June 9th, 2013 | Author: | Filed under: #STTS, Dave Rible, Health Care | Tags: , , | 7 Comments »

7 Comments on “Guard Against Skin Cancer”

  1. Joe said at 11:19 am on June 9th, 2013:

    Is this the guy that was cop for a few years and then claimed that his bad back made him permanently and totally disabled? Doesn’t he now collect over $50k a year plus bennies in a tax-free disability pension? Once he started collecting that disability pension, didn’t Dave Rible run 5K races, go to the gym, dance, start a locksmith business, serve in the NJ Legislature and generally act like someone that is not disabled?

    David Rible ought to be ashamed of himself. He has nothing to say that I need to hear.

  2. @ Joe said at 8:54 pm on June 9th, 2013:

    Stuff it.

    The guy is giving a good message that is based on him coming down with melanoma. It is a DEADLY skin cancer. I lost a friend to it. But you have to make it political. Shame on you.

    But, to toss water on your issue; there are different types of disability clauses and Dave was disabled under such a clause in his legal contract.

    Now, for the low information voters like yourself; we’ve been through this before. Dave’s doctor recommends running. You NEED to exercise bad backs. I know, I have one

    Would YOU want a cop with a bad back trying to apprehend a guy with a gun pointed at you?

    So, maybe you have something WE don’t want to hear.
    JCG

  3. Quit crying Liar said at 10:28 am on June 10th, 2013:

    Is the above comment from the same liar who retells the same lies that convicted liar Dwek tells about everyone else? The same liar who didn’t get a job with the Sheriff’s department and now cries about it every change he gets? The same liar who buses in out of staters to try to fill an event in his favor? The same liar who thinks a state senator should handle local BOE issues? The same liar who is double-dipping as he cries?

  4. @Quit said at 2:46 pm on June 10th, 2013:

    I was wondering the same thing.

    JCG

  5. Dismas (Click My Name) said at 10:52 am on June 11th, 2013:

    You guys are predictable if nothing else. Like any third-rate lawyer who can’t argue the facts, you guys desperately seek to change the subject. Poorly played, Mister Rible.

    No, I am not Jim Sage; nor have I ever applied for a government job. I’ve never been convicted of anything other than overtime parking in Belmar. I also haven’t cyber-stalked Senator Jen Beck, the Lt. Governor or any other elected official that refused to help me feed at the government trough. Do I warrant a parade for not being the Mayor of Crazy Town? Of course not. That said, can I now express my opinion without you trying to undermine that opinion by supposing that I am the oh-so-bitter village nut?

    I have more respect for an accused burglar that pleads guilty to his charges than I do for Assemblyman David Rible. Rible is not worthy of my respect; a repentant thief is.

  6. Busses in out of staters?? said at 1:49 pm on June 11th, 2013:

    Isn’t that the lie Sheriff Golden was spreading??? Sheesh, you guys fall for anything..lol

  7. @quit crying liar said at 10:14 pm on June 11th, 2013:

    Are you talking about this?

    http://www.nj.com/politics/index.ssf/2012/10/former_sherriffs_nomination_to.html#incart_river