Patient Resources CURE OM
Cure OM Support Groups
We invite you to participate in our upcoming CURE OM online support groups, which take place monthly: Space for Connection (Monthly Meeting) First Wednesday of each month, 1:00–2:00 PM ET 10:00–11:00 AM PT. This group is offered in partnership with the Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center at Jefferson and is facilitated by Molly Vocino, MSW, LCSW, a licensed clinical oncology social worker. The group’s discussion centers on the metastatic ocular melanoma experience. If you’ve attended previously, we warmly encourage you to continue joining. For more information and to register, please email cureom@melanoma.org . Space for Connection (Monthly Evening Meeting) Fourth Thursday of each month, 7:00–8:00 PM ET 4:00–5:00 PM PT This evening group is facilitated by the MRF’s Education Program Manager, Caroline Glavin, MSW. The group is open to all ocular melanoma patients and caregivers. For more information and to register, please email cureom@melanoma.org . These groups are designed to foster emotional support, shared understanding and connection. Whether you’re newly navigating an ocular melanoma diagnosis or have been living with it for years, this is a space to reflect, express feelings, explore coping strategies and find comfort in community.
CURE OM (Community United for Research and Education of Ocular Melanoma) is an initiative by the Melanoma Research Foundation (MRF) aimed at increasing awareness, education and research funding for ocular melanoma. Founded in 2011, CURE OM focuses on improving the lives of those affected by this disease by providing resources, support and funding for research. The initiative includes annual symposiums, support groups and educational materials to help patients and caregivers navigate their journey with ocular melanoma.
melanoma.org/cure-om
Eyes on a Cure: Ocular Melanoma Patient & Caregiver Symposium Eyes on a Cure is the Melanoma Research Foundation’s annual meeting for the ocular melanoma community, bringing together patients, caregivers and leading experts for a weekend of education, connection and support. The program features research updates, treatment information and opportunities to connect with others navigating a similar experience.
melanoma.org/eyes on a cure symposium You may also scan this QR code with your phone to connect with the Eyes on a Cure symposium.
MRF Patient Forum Provides a space for patients, caregivers, family and friends to discuss the melanoma journey and find friends and resources to make that journey more bearable.
forum.melanoma.org
Ask a Nurse The MRF’s nurse provides free, personalized answers to your melanoma questions.
askanurse@melanoma.org
Melanoma Treatment Center Finder An interactive map listing melanoma centers of excellence and treatment centers that have experience treating melanoma.
melanoma.org/treatment-center-finder
Melanoma Research Foundation Clinical Trial Finder
connect.careboxhealth.com
You may also scan this QR code with your phone to connect with the clinical trial finder.
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