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Together Against Melanoma: A Patient and Caregiver Symposium focusing on Research, Education, Hope and Healing
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About this event
Join the Melanoma Research Foundation (MRF) and The Ohio State University for a patient symposium about cutaneous (skin) melanoma from 8:30am - 3:00pm ET on Saturday, September 14, 2024. 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
When
Saturday, September 14, 2024 12:30 PM – 7:00 PM (UTC)
Phuong C Hoang, MS, APRN- CNP
Nurse Practitioner
Debbie Churgai, MA
Education Program Manager, MRF
1:15 PM
Melanoma- General Review
Merve Hasanov, MD
Assistant Professor
Cutaneous oncology program
Division of Medical Oncology
The Ohio State University James Comprehensive Cancer Center
1:45 PM
Melanoma Surgery: New Techniques & New Successes
Carlo Contreras, MD
Associate Professor of Surgery
Division of Surgical Oncology
The Ohio State University James Comprehensive Cancer Center
2:15 PM
Radiation Oncology- CNS
Joshua Palmer, MD
Associate Professor of Radiation Oncology
Division of Radiation Oncology
The Ohio State University James Comprehensive Cancer Center
2:45 PM
BREAK
3:00 PM
Derm; MOHS; skin education
Llana Pootrakul, MD
Associate Professor of Dermatology Division of Dermatology
The Ohio State University James Comprehensive Cancer Center
3:30 PM
Choroid Melanoma
Colleen Cebulla, MD, PhD
Professor
Vice Chair for Research, Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences
Torrence A. Makley Research Professorship
The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center
Havener Eye Institute
Ocular Oncology and Vitreoretinal Diseases
4:00 PM
LUNCH
5:00 PM
The Present and Future of Treatment for Advanced Melanoma
Richard Wu, MD, PhD
Clinical Assistant Professor
Cutaneous Oncology Program
Division of Medical Oncology
The Ohio State University James Comprehensive Cancer Center
5:30 PM
Support Resources: Patient Care Resource Manager (PCRM) & Social Work Services
Sabina Artrip, RN, BSN, PCRM
The Ohio State University James Comprehensive Cancer Center
6:00 PM
Patient and Caregiver Testimonies
Julian Savage (Tasia Savage) Stage IIIB 2022; adjuvant pembrolizumab
Robert Cavallaro (Theresa Fox) Stage IV; dx 2005; multiple recurrences; last tx 2021
Thomas Lomas (Michelle Justice) Stage IV; dx 2016; last tx 2020
Tara Ruckman (Travis Ruckman) Stage IV; dx 2000 right thigh;2022 left groin; 2023 right eye; current treatment
6:45 PM
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Parking: Parking is available at no-cost outside of the venue.
Meals: Breakfast, snacks, and a to-go lunch will be provided.
Recording: The symposium will be recorded and available on-demand on the Melanoma Research Foundation's educational learning platform: https://learn.melanoma.org/.
