Support CURE OM with DIFF & Joelle Fletcher
November 22, 2016The MRF’s CURE OM initiative is proud to announce a partnership with DIFF Charitable Eyewear and former star of The Bachelorette, Joelle "JoJo" Fletcher, this Thanksgiving season. This month, DIFF Charitable Eyewear is sharing sto …
In Chrisi’s Words: Coming Together to CURE OM
October 19, 2016When you have cancer, particularly a rare cancer like ocular melanoma, one of the most important things is to connect with others who understand what you are experiencing. Attending the Eyes on a Cure: Patient and Caregiver Symposium the last two years …
MRF’s CURE OM Initiative Welcomes Jacqueline Kraska
October 6, 2016One of the central challenges with studying a rare disease is that there is little information available. Ocular melanoma (OM) is a rare disease, with only about 2,000 individuals diagnosed each year. To-date it has been difficult for the medical commu …
Honoring President Carter, A 2016 Courage Award Winner
October 5, 2016The MRF honors President Jimmy Carter with a Courage Award in recognition of his fight against melanoma and the awareness he raised by sharing his experience with the public. Last year’s announcement by President Jimmy Carter that he had melanoma …
Meet Dr. David Abrutyn, Melanoma Survivor and MRF Awardee
September 27, 2016Twelve years ago, Dr. David Abrutyn's wife, Danielle, noticed a mole on the back of his leg. He was initially assured by a dermatologist that it was benign and could just be watched. However, ten months later, while he was doing his sports medicine …
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