In Linda’s Words: 5th Annual CURE OM Eyes on a Cure Symposium
March 24, 2016Melanoma has been a part of my life since 2004. November 2004 I was diagnosed with Stage I cutaneous (skin) melanoma and in January 2008 I was diagnosed with ocular melanoma (OM). In March 2008 I had plaque brachytherapy treatment to treat the tumor in …
In Amy’s Words: Despicable Melanoma – My Minions at Universal Studios
March 17, 2016Six years ago I noticed a dark line in my finger nail that continued to worsen over the course of the year. After my nail started lifting from the nail bed, I went to see my dermatologist where I was told I had nothing to worry about. I decided to seek …
Taking Ed’s Melanoma Fight to Capitol Hill
February 22, 2016I was first diagnosed with melanoma in 1996. Thanks to my primary care doctor, who identified an irregular mole on my back during a routine physical, and my dermatologist, Dr. Glenn Fuchs, who biopsied then removed the mole, it was identified very earl …
The FDA Announces New Proposed Indoor Tanning Restrictions
December 21, 2015The Melanoma Research Foundation (MRF) applauds the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for its commitment to protecting public health by proposing to prevent the use of indoor sunlamp products by minors and to reduce the risk of using these devices for …
Rare Cancer Community Unites to Drive Research for a Cure Forward
December 3, 2015Through the Melanoma Research Foundation’s #CUREOM Unite! Campaign, Ocular Melanoma Patients Help Fund and Review Research Grant Washington, DC – The Melanoma Research Foundation (MRF) is pleased to announce more than $165,000 …
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