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Jill Neufer

seeking the right medical oncologist in Manhattan Beach, CA 3 Replies

Started by Jill Neufer in Support for OM Patients. Last reply by Jill Neufer 23 hours ago.

Kim McBride

Anyone with skin melanoma first? 5 Replies

Started by Kim McBride in Introductions. Last reply by Kelly Frechette 1 day ago.

Becky Selig

Only 15 Spots Left for the Upcoming Patient and Caregiver Conference!

Started by Becky Selig in Support for OM Patients Aug 31.

Suzie Goodenough

Cancer Control Convention Labor Day Weekend in California Universal Studio's area Has any body been to this before or is anyone planning on going?

Started by Suzie Goodenough in Living with Metastases Aug 30.

Kathy Wilkinson

Liver tumors treated with embolization 3 Replies

Started by Kathy Wilkinson in Living with Metastases. Last reply by Stephen Wheeler Aug 27.

Scott L. Moore

Ciliary Body Melanoma 13 Replies

Started by Scott L. Moore in Introductions. Last reply by Kathy Aug 26.

TanyaC

Team Eye Believe in a Cure 12 Replies

Started by TanyaC in Introductions. Last reply by Rebecca Indorf Aug 25.

Becky Selig

Announcing 1st Annual OMF Patient and Caregiver Meeting! 21 Replies

Started by Becky Selig in Support for OM Patients. Last reply by Kathy B Aug 25.

robert-allen turner thomas

WHAT HAPPENS IF I DO NOTHING? 8 Replies

Started by robert-allen turner thomas in Support for OM Patients. Last reply by Kathy B Aug 25.

mike hill

Just Wonderingpressures 6 Replies

Started by mike hill in Introductions. Last reply by Kathy Aug 25.

OM in the News - Blog Posts

Becky Selig

UCLA surgeons find new way to shield vision during radiation for eye cancer

Posted by Becky Selig on July 18, 2010 at 1:50am — 4 Comments

Sara Selig

Ipilimumab Improves Survival in Advanced Melanoma

Posted by Sara Selig on June 10, 2010 at 3:04pm

Sara Selig

Microwave Technique Successful In Treatment Of Liver Tumors, Surgeon Shows

Posted by Sara Selig on May 27, 2009 at 11:38pm — 1 Comment

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Most Recent Activity on the Patient Forum

Sara Selig and patricia lee kovach are attending Becky Selig's event
October 23, 2010 at 8am to October 24, 2010 at 12:30pm
The Ocular Melanoma Foundation is excited to announce its first conference for patients, caregivers and loved ones on October 23-24, 2010 in Boston, MA. The conference will provide attendees the opportunity to learn about the latest research on trea…
4 hours ago
Jill Neufer replied to Jill Neufer's discussion 'seeking the right medical oncologist in Manhattan Beach, CA'
Diane, I was the one looking for a medical oncologist in KP. I have been assinged to Dr Yen May Lou. I am very happy with her. Thoughts?
23 hours ago
Diane Evans replied to Jill Neufer's discussion 'seeking the right medical oncologist in Manhattan Beach, CA'
Hi Scott: I am the support person for a KP patient in LA and we should talk. Diane so_cal@earthlink.net -or (909) 620-9425
yesterday
Kelly Frechette replied to Kim McBride's discussion 'Anyone with skin melanoma first?'
Hey Kim, During my pre-surgery physical at Cleveland Clinic for a biopsy on my eye, I asked the Dr. to look at my pinky toe. The toenail itself was purplish-blackish and had been that way for quiet awhile. The Dr. suggested I see a dermatologist soo…
yesterday
Becky Selig added a discussion
Only 15 Spots Left for the Upcoming Patient and Caregiver Conference!
Hi all,   I wanted to let you know that we only have 15 more spots available for the upcoming Patient and Caregiver Conference at Dana-Farber in Boston, MA this October.    If you are planning to attend and haven't registered yet, do so today to sec…
on Tuesday
Marlene Day is now a member of OMF Patient Forum
Welcome Them!
on Tuesday
Kim McBride left a comment for Yael Baharav
on Tuesday
Kim McBride replied to Kim McBride's discussion 'Anyone with skin melanoma first?'
Cindy, I appreciate your advice regarding being our own advocates. I am getting another opinion and going with "my gut instinct" on this. Thank you for your kind thoughts.
on Tuesday
Kim McBride replied to Kim McBride's discussion 'Anyone with skin melanoma first?'
I appreciate your information. I am seeing an ophthalmologist on Tuesday for another opinion. I was told not worry about floaters, but recently it is like looking through a snow globe. This site has been very helpful as no one I know (and most are n…
on Tuesday
Scott L. Moore replied to Kim McBride's discussion 'Anyone with skin melanoma first?'
Floaters, as well as flashes and changes in vision can be symptoms of OM. Floaters in any event are not a good thing and would recommend seing an opthamologist ASAP. Also, I recall someone on this site posted a while back that he'd had malingnant me…
on Tuesday
Yael Baharav left a comment for Kim McBride
on Tuesday
Cindy Smith replied to Kim McBride's discussion 'Anyone with skin melanoma first?'
No skin melanoma before eye cancer but you are being very wise to get a second opinion. I have found through my journey with ocular melanoma that I have to be my own advocate and pitch a fit, if need be, to get what I think I need. I will pray that…
on Tuesday

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