End of Year Patient Story: Neil Corman
December 11, 2023“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 left eye’s vision. After a few tests, I was informed by the doctor I had a partially d …
The Melanoma Research Foundation (MRF) and its Funded Researchers Contribute to International Science Meetings
November 29, 2023From 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 trends in the melanoma space and move the field forward. The MRF had a strong prese …
Adolescent and Young Adult Wilderness Retreat Reflection
November 29, 2023Hear from our Director of Education and Patient Engagement, Miriam Kadosh, as she highlights her experience at our inaugural Adolescent and Young Adult (AYA) Retreat in late September. Connection, Isolation, Togetherness, Genuine, Spiritual. These are …
End of Year Patient Story: Teddi Mellencamp
November 27, 2023“The mole on my back had been there for years. Did I notice it had changed? Yes. And did part of my brain try to tell me I should probably get it checked out? Also, yes. But with anxiety like mine, you’ll make any excuse to avoid the doctor. And then o …
End of Year Patient Story: Steve Elefant
November 27, 2023“Fifteen years is a long time to share one’s body with mucosal melanoma. I retired from a long career of wildland fire prevention in 2005. I was unaware at the time that my lungs and bowels were hosting a deadly visitor. In 2008, with a persistent ches …
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