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Why I’m Getting Naked for Skin Health 

Guest blog post by Ian Michael Crumm, Celebrity Esthetician, Podcast Host, Key Opinion Leader, Melanoma Advocate and 2025 #GetNaked Spokesperson: Some moments stick with yo...

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November 10, 2015

FDA Approves New Targeted Therapy Combination (Vem...

Today, the FDA approved the targeted therapy combination of vemurafenib (Zelboraf®) with cobimetinib (Cotellic) for people who have advanced or metastatic melanoma and who...

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November 6, 2015

Washington, D.C. Community Combats Melanoma at 7th...

Washington, D.C. – On Saturday, November 7th, the Washington, D.C. melanoma community will come together to honor those who have been impacted by melanoma and raise f...

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Press Release |
October 30, 2015

#CUREOM Unite! – Thank You!

The results are in and #CUREOM Unite! was a tremendous success! Thank you to everyone who gave so generously to this campaign to further patient-centered ocular melanoma (O...

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October 27, 2015

FDA Approves First New Adjuvant Treatment for Stag...

Statement from Tim Turnham, Executive Director, Melanoma Research Foundation   Washington, D.C.—Today the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved ipilimumab ...

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Press Release |
October 27, 2015

FDA Approves Talimogene Laherparepvec (T-VEC) for ...

Today the FDA approved Amgen’s drug, Imlygic (Talimogene Laherparepvec or T-VEC), for the treatment of unresectable Stage IIIB, IIIC or IV metastatic melanoma, bringing a...

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October 14, 2015

Guest Post: Dr. Richard Carvajal – #CUREOM U...

For the last decade, Dr. Richard Carvajal has dedicated his career to the research and treatment of rare cancers like ocular melanoma (OM) and understands the need for more...

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Press Release |
October 6, 2015

Guest Post: Connie’s Story

Guest blogger Connie Popp shares her experience as an ocular melanoma caregiver, advocate and participant in Miles for Melanoma in support of the CURE OM Unite! campaign. 3 Minute Read

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September 30, 2015

FDA Approves Opdivo and Yervoy Combination for Adv...

  Statement from Tim Turnham, Executive Director, Melanoma Research Foundation   The Melanoma Research Foundation (MRF) applauds the FDA’s approval of the c...

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Press Release |
September 4, 2015

World Champion Athlete Joins Fight Against Melanom...

Leanda Cave Partners with the Melanoma Research Foundation to Raise Awareness of the Deadliest Form of Skin Cancer   WASHINGTON, D.C.— Four-time Triathlon World ...

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Melanoma News |
September 1, 2015

The MRF Urges Administration to Take Measures to P...

The Melanoma Research Foundation submitted a letter to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) urging it to take the critical step toward reducing skin cancers. The Food ...

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Press Release |
August 28, 2015

Guest Post: Why I Fight

Guest blogger Frank Nichols shares his story as an ocular melanoma patient, advocate and participant in Miles for Melanoma NYC.

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July 22, 2015

Melanoma Research Foundation Receives Highest Fisc...

  Organization Remains Only Melanoma-Dedicated Nonprofit in the U.S. To Receive Ranking   WASHINGTON, D.C.— The Melanoma Research Foundation’s (MRF) s...

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