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Diagnosised and treated in the last 2 weeks

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    Vrsomerset
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      I was disgnosised with chorodial melanoma 2 weeks ago and had plaque therapy last week.  My regular eye doctor is excellent and has been keeping a close eye on the nevus for years.  It was removed this past Monday.  I'm being treated at the Wills Eye Hospital in Philadelphia.  I'm very scared that I may lose my eye and of the cancer spreading.  I had the biopsy done but don't have the results yet.  The tumor was small and they say the results of my treatment should be good.  There's not much information out there to read up on and I have no one to talk to about my fears and how they've made out.  Any help and info from other CM folks is appreciated.  Thank you, Vicki

       

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        Adam-MRF
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          Hi Vicki,

          Thank you for reaching out, we would like to be of assistance to you. It's good to know that you are actively engaged with your healthcare team and have been so observant over the years. We have multiple resources available that you may find helpful:

          On March 4-6, the MRF's CURE OM initiative is hosting the Eyes on a Cure: Patient and Caregiver Symposium, bringing together the nationwide ocular melanoma community for a weekend of research updates, discussion with experts and the chance to meet and talk with fellow patients, survivors and caregivers in the OM community. Registration is still open and we would love for you to join us: http://www.melanoma.org/get-involved/calendar-of-events/eyes-cure-patient-caregiver-symposium-0

          The CURE OM Facebook page is an active, supportive community of people who can offer insight from their own experience, we invite you to join us on in that community as well: https://www.facebook.com/cureom/

          The MRF website has information about the diagnosis and treatment of OM with links to support resources, questions to ask your doctor, educational events and more. In particular you may find the Phone Buddy program beneficial as a means to talk directly with another person who may share a similar experience. http://www.melanoma.org/understand-melanoma/what-is-melanoma/ocular-melanoma/ocular-melanoma-resources

          In addition, please feel free to reach out directly to Lauren Johnston, CURE OM Program Coordinator at [email protected]. We hope you find these resources helpful, and please let us know if we can be of any other assistance to you.

          Sincerely,
          Adam, MRF

          Adam-MRF
          Keymaster

            Hi Vicki,

            Thank you for reaching out, we would like to be of assistance to you. It's good to know that you are actively engaged with your healthcare team and have been so observant over the years. We have multiple resources available that you may find helpful:

            On March 4-6, the MRF's CURE OM initiative is hosting the Eyes on a Cure: Patient and Caregiver Symposium, bringing together the nationwide ocular melanoma community for a weekend of research updates, discussion with experts and the chance to meet and talk with fellow patients, survivors and caregivers in the OM community. Registration is still open and we would love for you to join us: http://www.melanoma.org/get-involved/calendar-of-events/eyes-cure-patient-caregiver-symposium-0

            The CURE OM Facebook page is an active, supportive community of people who can offer insight from their own experience, we invite you to join us on in that community as well: https://www.facebook.com/cureom/

            The MRF website has information about the diagnosis and treatment of OM with links to support resources, questions to ask your doctor, educational events and more. In particular you may find the Phone Buddy program beneficial as a means to talk directly with another person who may share a similar experience. http://www.melanoma.org/understand-melanoma/what-is-melanoma/ocular-melanoma/ocular-melanoma-resources

            In addition, please feel free to reach out directly to Lauren Johnston, CURE OM Program Coordinator at [email protected]. We hope you find these resources helpful, and please let us know if we can be of any other assistance to you.

            Sincerely,
            Adam, MRF

            Adam-MRF
            Keymaster

              Hi Vicki,

              Thank you for reaching out, we would like to be of assistance to you. It's good to know that you are actively engaged with your healthcare team and have been so observant over the years. We have multiple resources available that you may find helpful:

              On March 4-6, the MRF's CURE OM initiative is hosting the Eyes on a Cure: Patient and Caregiver Symposium, bringing together the nationwide ocular melanoma community for a weekend of research updates, discussion with experts and the chance to meet and talk with fellow patients, survivors and caregivers in the OM community. Registration is still open and we would love for you to join us: http://www.melanoma.org/get-involved/calendar-of-events/eyes-cure-patient-caregiver-symposium-0

              The CURE OM Facebook page is an active, supportive community of people who can offer insight from their own experience, we invite you to join us on in that community as well: https://www.facebook.com/cureom/

              The MRF website has information about the diagnosis and treatment of OM with links to support resources, questions to ask your doctor, educational events and more. In particular you may find the Phone Buddy program beneficial as a means to talk directly with another person who may share a similar experience. http://www.melanoma.org/understand-melanoma/what-is-melanoma/ocular-melanoma/ocular-melanoma-resources

              In addition, please feel free to reach out directly to Lauren Johnston, CURE OM Program Coordinator at [email protected]. We hope you find these resources helpful, and please let us know if we can be of any other assistance to you.

              Sincerely,
              Adam, MRF

                Vrsomerset
                Participant

                  Thank you, Adam.  I will look at all the resources you mentioned.  Vicki

                  Vrsomerset
                  Participant

                    Thank you, Adam.  I will look at all the resources you mentioned.  Vicki

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                          Vrsomerset
                          Participant

                            Thank you, Adam.  I will look at all the resources you mentioned.  Vicki

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