Jun 8, 12:30 – 4:30 PM (UTC)
Together Against Melanoma: A Patient and Caregiver Symposium focusing on Research, Education, Hope and Healing
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Join the Melanoma Research Foundation (MRF) and Georgetown- Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Center for a virtual patient symposium about cutaneous (skin) melanoma from 8:30am - 12:30pm ET. This symposium is virtual only and will not include an in-person component. During this event, participants will learn the latest in diagnosis, treatment, and supportive care.
To view additional information on important topics to melanoma patients, visit the MRF's education learning platform: https://learn.melanoma.org/. The symposium will be recorded and available on-demand following the event.
*One registration required per in-person attendee
Assistant Professor
Georgetown University School of Medicine
Director Mohs Micrographic Surgery & Residency Program Director
MedStar Washington Hospital Center/Georgetown University Hospital
Georgetown Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Center
MedStar Georgetown University Hospital
Assistant Professor in the Department of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery
MedStar Georgetown University Hospital
MedStar Georgetown Cancer Institute at MedStar Washington Hospital Center.
Program Manager, Cancer Prevention and Control
Georgetown Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Center
Professor of Oncology, Pediatrics, and Psychology and Co-Leader
Georgetown Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Center
Melanoma Research Foundation
Education Program Manager
Melanoma Research Foundation
Director of Patient Engagement and Education
Saturday, June 8, 2024
12:30 PM – 4:30 PM (UTC)
| 12:30 PM | Introduction/Welcome |
| 12:40 PM | Melanoma Research Foundation Introduction |
| 12:50 PM | Melanoma Risk Factors |
| 1:10 PM | Addiction to Indoor Tanning |
| 1:30 PM | Evolving Role of Head and Neck Surgery in Melanoma |
| 1:50 PM | A Role for Moh’s Surgery in Melanoma and Other Skin |
| 2:05 PM | Panel Discussion |
| 2:25 PM | BREAK |
| 2:50 PM | Current Status of Systemic Therapy for Metastatic |
| 3:10 PM | Advances in Rx for High-Risk Melanoma and Uveal Melanoma |
| 3:30 PM | Management of Toxicity of Immunotherapy |
| 3:45 PM | Current Research, Cellular Therapy and Future Directions |
| 4:05 PM | Panel Discussion |
| 4:25 PM | Closing Remarks |
Deputy Director
Georgetown Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Center
Co-Leader, Melanoma Disease Group
Georgetown Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Center
Programmatic Logistics Coordinator
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