Education — Rare Subtypes
Adolescent and Young Adult (AYA) Retreat September 28–October 1, 2023 in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan Bringing together seven young adults from across the country and Canada to connect with one another on a wilderness retreat at the Walden Institute. Topics included: l Family and relationships l Careers and finding meaning l Fertility
Eyes on a Cure: Ocular Melanoma Patient and Caregiver Symposium (Tampa, FL) March 31–April 2, 2023
5 Rare Melanoma “Ask the Expert” Webinars Were Held l Speak for Melanoma: Engaging the Melanoma Community in Advocacy at Home and With Policymakers l Identifying Mucosal Melanoma Through Routine Exams l Current Treatments and the Future of Research for Mucosal Melanoma l Shared Vision of Progress and Hope — a Review of the CURE OM Global Science Meeting l Newly Approved Liver-Directed Treatment for Uveal Melanoma
85 attendees. Talks included: l Ocular Melanoma Past, Present, Future
l Prognostication and Ocular Care After Primary Treatment l Advance Care Planning and Managing Anxieties for Patients and Caregivers l Current Clinical Trials for Metastatic Uveal Melanoma
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