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July 31, 2025

Christi Dawn Fowler: A Legacy of Love, Strength an...

(Christi Fowler (back right), Will Fowler (back left), and 3 of their 4 daughters (front)) Guest blog post by Will Fowler, melanoma caregiver, advocate and husband of Chris...

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July 15, 2025

Jon Ziska’s Melanoma Story

Guest blog post by Jon Ziska, melanoma thriver and advocate: “My Melanoma Journey began with a “normal wellness check” AKA annual physical. I was in the d...

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July 2, 2025

#MRFResearchWednesday: Zachary Walsh, 2025 Medical...

“Leveraging T Cell Genetic Variants to Enhance Melanoma Immunotherapies” T cell immunotherapies, which harness the power of a patient’s own immune system to t...

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June 30, 2025

Christy Luth Andrisen, Longstanding Member of the ...

“Dad loved spending time with his family. He cherished being together, from spontaneous dinner gatherings to afternoon visits, to holidays and birthday celebrations. He w...

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June 23, 2025

Melissa Kultgen’s Melanoma Story

Guest blog post by Melissa Kultgen, Melanoma Survivor and Advocate: As a cheerleader, Melissa Kultgen grew up in “toxic tan culture” and was bullied for having such pal...

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June 13, 2025

Mika’s Story: Staying Postive and Proactive

I was diagnosed with Melanoma in February 2025. Here is my story …  I have always been a lover of the sun … and said I am solar powered several times. I grew u...

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June 13, 2025

2025 ASCO Annual Meeting: Uveal Melanoma Update

The 2025 American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) Annual Meeting was held from May 30 to June 3. This world’s largest clinical cancer research conference brought toge...

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June 13, 2025

2025 ASCO Annual Meeting Recap

The 2025 American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) Annual Meeting was held from May 30 to June 3. This world’s largest clinical cancer research conference brought toge...

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May 14, 2025

Amy Nichole’s Melanoma Journey: From Scar to...

Hi, I’m Amy Nichole, a portrait and landscape photographer, content creator for our travel page Adventure Our Life, and proud dog mom to my sweet girl, Roxy. While I’m ...

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May 13, 2025

Kora Kane’s Journey With Melanoma at 23

Guest blog post by Kora Kane, Melanoma Patient:  I was 23, just a year out of college. My biggest goals consisted of very early twenties ideas: to buy an apartment and...

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May 9, 2025

Event Recap: Eyes on a Cure – Ocular Melanom...

Date: April 25-27, 2025 Location: InterContinental Cleveland, Cleveland, Ohio  Overview  The 14th Annual Melanoma Research Foundation (MRF) Eyes on a Cur...

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May 7, 2025

Melanoma Research Updates Presented at 2025 Americ...

The American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) held its annual conference at McCormick Place Convention Center in Chicago from April 25 to 30, 2025.  The event brough...

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May 02, 2026 PT

Fred Hutch Cancer Center: 2026 Northwest Melanoma Symposium: Science to Survivorship

May 08, 2026 CT

CommUNITY Fundraiser: Stay Out of the Sun Run

On Friday, May 8, 2026, the Stay Out of the Sun Run 5K event will take place at Cascade Lake Park with the site opening at 4:30 PM CT for check-in. Opening Ceremonies will begin at 6:00 PM CT. The 5K will begin at 6:30 PM CT with our Closing ceremonies to follow after all runners have returned starting at 7:30 PM … Continued

May 09, 2026 ET

DC Miles for Melanoma 5K

May 09, 2026 ET

Together Against Melanoma: The Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center Patient & Caregiver Symposium 

May 12, 2026 ET

Together Against Melanoma: Yale Cancer Center Patient & Caregiver Symposium

May 16, 2026 ET

New England Miles for Melanoma 5K

May 26, 2026 ET

Ask the Expert: Understanding Melanoma Risk: How Prognostic Testing Can Help Guide Your Care

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