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FEATURED | January 24, 2025

The Melanoma Research Foundation Announces Rebrand...

Washington, DC (January 27, 2025) – The Melanoma Research Foundation (MRF), the largest independent organization devoted to melanoma, is excited to announce the official ...

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Blogs |
September 20, 2024

Pediatric Melanoma Awareness – Marit Peterso...

Guest blog from Marit Peterson, a pediatric melanoma thriver who was diagnosed with stage 3 melanoma as an infant: Marit Liv Peterson was born in Dallas, Texas in 2004 into...

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September 13, 2024

Pediatric Melanoma Awareness – Austin and Ka...

Guest blog from Austin and his wife and caregiver Kayla Damiani describing their journey through diagnosis and treatment as he currently battles with Stage 4 Metastatic Mel...

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September 11, 2024

Why Research Matters – Shannon Silliman

Hear more from Shannon Silliman, a pediatric melanoma survivor who was diagnosed when she was 13, as she expresses how research impacted her journey: During September, I of...

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September 11, 2024

Why Research Matters – Alexandra Dubinsky

Hear from Alexandra Dubinsky, a 2024 Medical student grant recipient from Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh Foundation as she expresses the importance of research for...

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August 22, 2024

OM Patient Story: Harold

I was diagnosed with a freckle or Nevus in my left eye by my optometrist in the fall of 2004.  I had no idea what to expect.  I went to a retina specialist in Denver imme...

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August 19, 2024

In Memoriam: Jeffrey S. Weber, MD, PhD.

The Melanoma Research Foundation joins the melanoma community in expressing our profound condolences on the recent passing of Jeffrey S. Weber, MD, PhD. Dr. Weber was an in...

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June 26, 2024

Promising Research Updates for Melanoma Patients P...

The 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 confere...

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June 18, 2024

Ocular Melanoma Patient Story: Derek

Since 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 ...

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June 11, 2024

Why Research Matters with Lilit Karapetyan, MD, MS

Tumor infiltrating lymphocyte expansion from core biopsies The overall survival of patients with melanoma drastically improves with a type of treatment called immunotherapy...

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Blogs |
June 11, 2024

Patient Story – Jamie Tomasko

Guest blog from Jamie Tomasko, a stage 4 metastatic melanoma survivor who shares his experience with TIL therapy: My name is Jamie Tomasko and my story began in 2012 with j...

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Blogs |
May 23, 2024

A review of the 13th Annual Eyes on a Cure: Ocular...

Guest blog post from Ryann Daniels, MSSA, LISW our Education Program Coordinator, Rare Melanoma Subtypes as she recaps this year’s Eyes on a Cure: OM Patient & Ca...

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Blogs |
May 6, 2024

Melanoma Awareness Month – Jessica Strange

Guest blog from Jessica Strange, Melanoma survivor who was first diagnosed in 2021: I was first diagnosed with Melanoma on March 24, 2021. I was 33 years old at the time, a...

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Feb 18, 2025

Ask the Expert: Stronger Together – Navigating Melanoma Caregiving and Support Services

Feb 21, 2025 - Feb 23, 2025

Pediatric Melanoma Family Retreat Weekend

Feb 18, 2025

Ask the Expert: Stronger Together – Navigating Melanoma Caregiving and Support Services

Feb 21, 2025 - Feb 23, 2025

Pediatric Melanoma Family Retreat Weekend

Mar 02, 2025 - Mar 04, 2025

2025 Advocacy Days

Apr 05, 2025

Fred Hutch Cancer Center Patient Symposium

Apr 07, 2025

UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center Patient Symposium

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