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February 16, 2021

#OutOfTheShadows: James Hexter

Guest blog from James Hexter, a dedicated member of the New York City Miles for Melanoma community and a mucosal melanoma thriver: Looking back on it, I am not sure I reali...

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February 11, 2021

Future Medical Student’s Mission to Educate ...

In honor of Black History Month, Ashley Nelson, a medical assistant in dermatology and future medical student, shares what she has learned about dermatology working in her ...

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January 29, 2021

Hope Changes Everything

Guest blog post from MRF Board Chair Steven Silverstein: I cannot imagine a more powerful and perfect tagline to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the Melanoma Research Fou...

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Press Release |
January 28, 2021

Miles for Melanoma: Team Farrell

Guest blog post by Maryann Farrell, melanoma advocate and captain of Team Farrell: My melanoma journey began in 1998 when my husband was playing with our 18-month-oldÂ...

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Melanoma News |
January 28, 2021

MRF 25th Anniversary: Melanoma Field Needs a Pipel...

In honor of the MRF’s 25th Anniversary, we share a guest blog post from Keiran Smalley, PhD, a previous MRF Career Development Award recipient and current MRF Grant S...

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January 15, 2021

Meet Doug: Melanoma Survivor

Guest blog post by Doug Brodman, Stage IV melanoma survivor and member of the MRF Board: It has been 7 years since I was diagnosed with melanoma. Beginning with a tumor dis...

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Melanoma News |
January 15, 2021

Meet Dr. Weber: Melanoma Researcher

Guest blog post by Jeffrey Weber, MD, PhD, deputy director of the Perlmutter Cancer Center and codirector of the Melanoma Research Program at NYU Langone Health. Learn more...

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Melanoma News |
January 13, 2021

25th Anniversary: Building Hope Since 1996

Guest blog post from Jeff Ashby, late husband of the MRF’s founder, Diana Ashby:  The Melanoma Research Foundation (MRF) officially started in 1996 by Diana Mer...

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December 17, 2020

The Size of a Pea – My Melanoma Story

Guest blog post from Ellen Errico whose husband found a small spot on her back that ended up being stage 3a melanoma. Read her story here:  In late May of 2019, I asked my...

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Blogs |
November 30, 2020

#EyeGetDilated: Alex Shoushtari, MD

Guest blog from Dr. Alex Shoushtari, medical oncologist with an expertise in uveal melanoma:  Getting a dilated eye exam is like going to the dentist. Mentally, it fee...

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Blogs |
November 23, 2020

#EyeGetDilated: Ryan Forgach

Guest blog from Ryan Forgach, OM survivor:  For many, including my family, my journey into learning about ocular melanoma (OM) may seem like a unique situation. Howeve...

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Blogs |
November 13, 2020

#EyeGetDilated: Vikki McConnell

Guest blog by Vikki McConnell, OM survivor:  Everyone tells you about your 20s. How it’s full of fun, freedom and just living your best life. There is no preparing f...

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Dec 09, 2025 ET

Ask the Expert: Navigating Early Detection and Management in Ocular Melanoma

Dec 13, 2025 ET

Fort Myers Miles for Melanoma 5K

Dec 13, 2025 CT

What’s New in Melanoma Management 2025: An Educational Symposium for Patients and Caregivers

Feb 08, 2026 ET

Miami Miles for Melanoma 5K

Feb 22, 2026 ET

Orange County Miles for Melanoma 5K

Mar 01, 2026 ET - Mar 03, 2026

2026 Advocacy Days

Apr 17, 2026 ET - Apr 19, 2026

2026 Eyes on a Cure: Ocular Melanoma Patient & Caregiver Symposium

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