The Melanoma Research Foundation to host the Chicago Miles for Melanoma 5K
July 8, 2024Chicago, IL (July 8, 2024) – The Melanoma Research Foundation (MRF) is thrilled to announce the next event in its annual Miles for Melanoma nationwide 5K program, bringing together local melanoma patients, supporters, care partners and thrivers. This y …
Patient Story Giulia Newton – Metastatic Desmoplastic Melanoma (Cutaneous)
June 26, 2024Guest Blog Post by Giulia Newton: “I grew up in Tuscany, Italy in the 1960s where my Scottish skin burned in the summer sun. There was little education at that time that UV radiation is a carcinogen. As an adult, my career brought opportunities to li …
Promising Research Updates for Melanoma Patients Presented at ASCO
June 26, 2024The recent American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) Annual Meeting was held on May 31– June 4. It is one of the largest and most prestigious cancer research conferences. The results of many melanoma clinical trials were presented- several of which …
Ocular Melanoma Patient Story: Derek
June 18, 2024Since being diagnosed 3 years ago, I am often asked what has helped me the most through multiple treatments, surgeries, injections, procedures, and scans. My response is twofold: shared resilience and living in the present. Resilience is necessary for …
Donor Spotlight: Dianna Lanpher
June 13, 2024Guest Blog Post by the Lanpher Family: For over eighty-one years, the world was graced by the presence of Dianna Lynn Lanpher. Born on July 11, 1942, in Minot, North Dakota, Dianna’s journey culminated on January 4th, 2024, outside Denver, Colorado, le …
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