Patient Story – Jamie Tomasko
June 11, 2024Guest blog from Jamie Tomasko, a stage 4 metastatic melanoma survivor who shares his experience with TIL therapy: My name is Jamie Tomasko and my story began in 2012 with just a small spot on my left shoulder. I had a biopsy performed and it came back …
Patty Pophal Shares Her Daughter’s Melanoma Story During Melanoma Awareness Month
May 29, 2024Guest blog post by Patty Pophal, melanoma advocate and MRF supporter: GRACE POPHAL IS A DAUGHTER, SISTER, FAMILY MEMBER, PARTNER, AND FRIEND. A LIFELONG COMPETITIVE SWIMMER, SHE ENTERED OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY IN THE FALL OF 2010 AS A DIVISION I SWIMMER …
Kyle Speller to return as Emcee for the 2024 Denver Miles for Melanoma 5K!
May 23, 2024Denver, CO (May 23, 2024) – The Melanoma Research Foundation (MRF) is thrilled to announce that Kyle Speller will be returning to emcee the annual Miles for Melanoma Denver 5K event on Saturday, June 8, 2024 at Sloan Lake Park. Kyle will welcome guests …
A review of the 13th Annual Eyes on a Cure: Ocular Melanoma Patient and Caregiver Symposium
May 23, 2024Guest blog post from Ryann Daniels, MSSA, LISW our Education Program Coordinator, Rare Melanoma Subtypes as she recaps this year’s Eyes on a Cure: OM Patient & Caregiver Symposium: From Friday, May 3rd, to Sunday, May 5th, the Melanoma Research Fou …
Kate Bennett Shares Her Melanoma Journey During Melanoma Awareness Month
May 22, 2024Guest blog post by Kate Bennett; melanoma thriver and MRF supporter: “My melanoma story began in August of 2021 when my sister-in-law spotted a tiny black mole on my back. After a visit to the Dermatologist, I was reassured that it was probably nothing …
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