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February 28, 2024

FDA Announces Approval of TIL Therapy or AMTAGVIâ„...

On February 16 the FDA announced the approval of TIL therapy or AMTAGVIâ„¢ the first cellular therapy indicated for the treatment of adult patients with cutaneous (skin) me...

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Blogs |
February 27, 2024

Sally Landenberger Shares Her Heartfelt Journey as...

Guest blog post by Sally Landenberger, melanoma caregiver and MRF supporter: “Regrettably, my entry into the Melanoma community was not a matter of choice, but rather...

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Melanoma News |
February 16, 2024

National Caregiver’s Day – Nick Doble ...

Guest blog post by Nick Doble, ocular melanoma caregiver and MRF supporter: “Being a caregiver is hard, and it’s not something you sign up for. It’s full of compl...

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Press Release |
February 15, 2024

Inaugural Award Poised to Advance Treatment Option...

CURE OM Team Award Earmarks a Significant Milestone for the Uveal Melanoma Population   WASHINGTON, DC (February 15, 2024) – The Melanoma Research Foundation (MRF) ...

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Blogs |
January 29, 2024

Welcome Kyleigh LiPira and Ashani Weeraratna, PhD ...

In January, the Board of Directors appointed two new members, Kyleigh LiPira and Ashani Weeraratna, PhD, who have been longtime advocates for the melanoma community. &...

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Press Release |
January 26, 2024

The Melanoma Research Foundation to Host its Inaug...

Miami, FL (January 26, 2024) – The Melanoma Research Foundation (MRF) is thrilled to announce the first 2024 event in its annual Miles for Melanoma nationwide 5K prog...

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Blogs |
December 27, 2023

2023 Courage Awardee, Keith Woolley, Shares His Me...

Guest blog post by Keith Woolley, melanoma thriver and MRF supporter: “From the beginning of my journey in April of 2021 I have felt compelled to share my story to he...

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Blogs |
December 19, 2023

A Year of Progress and Hope

As 2023 comes to a close, we’d like to reflect on some of the major advancements in the treatment of cutaneous and metastatic uveal melanoma— bringing hope to many pati...

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Blogs |
December 19, 2023

Melanoma thriver Jody Carroll shares her journey a...

Guest blog post by Jody Carroll, melanoma thriver and MRF supporter: “I have always been a fitness enthusiast and for years was used to doing extreme workouts such as Cro...

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Blogs |
December 15, 2023

Congressional Skin Cancer Caucus Briefing on Impro...

Sunscreen remains one of the most important tools we have as melanoma advocates to prevent melanoma and other skin cancers, but for the past two decades, the Food and Drug ...

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Press Release |
December 11, 2023

End of Year Patient Story: Neil Corman

“In December 2016, just before Christmas, my world shifted during a routine eye exam. Twenty years had passed since my last one, and I had noticed a black spot in my ...

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Blogs |
November 29, 2023

The Melanoma Research Foundation (MRF) and its Fun...

From November 6-9, 2023, the 20th International Congress of the Society for Melanoma Research (SMR) convened in Philadelphia, PA to share research updates on the latest tre...

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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 19, 2026 ET

Ask the Expert: From Awareness to Action: Preventing Skin Cancer Through Daily Habits

May 26, 2026 ET

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

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