Mollie's Fund Launches Android Version of FREE App for Skin Cancer Awareness

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Dec 15, 2011, 10:21 ET

GARDEN CITY, N.Y., Dec. 14, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Mollie Biggane Melanoma Foundation, www.molliesfund.org has announced the launch of an Android OS version of their information 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.

CONTACT: John Biggane, 516-741-2056

SOURCE Mollie Biggane Melanoma Foundation