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Trust Your Gut & Other Tips for People Facing Melanoma

Whether recently diagnosed or well into your journey with melanoma — as a patient, survivor, or caregiver — it's easy to get overwhelmed. Get tips for finding the right doctor, getting accurate information about your disease, advocating for yourself, and getting the support you need.
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Having Melanoma Made Me a Better Dermatologist: Dr. Beth Strow’s Story

Living with melanoma deeply affected the way Dr. Strow practiced dermatology and interacted with her patients. She always emphasized hope when delivering a melanoma diagnosis and leading with compassion was always her priority. “I knew what it was like to sit in their chair and to hear that devastating news,” said Dr. Strow.
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Leading the Charge: Melanoma Research for the Next Decade

MRA is laser-focused on advancing cutting-edge research needed to achieve our mission of curing melanoma. In fact, MRA has helped bring 15 new therapies to the clinic. But we are not resting on our laurels, because for as much progress as we’ve made, too many lives are still being tragically cut short.

Our latest report features some of our key achievements over the past year, highlighting the many ways we continue to push the field forward.
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Melanoma at 33: A Testament to the Importance of Early Detection

Before he landed his current office job in the energy sector, Matthew Ruiz worked outdoors for many years. He, along with many of his colleagues in the field, took very few precautions to protect themselves from harmful UV rays. As is the unfortunate reality for many people with a history of significant sun exposure, this lifestyle came full circle for Matthew in 2018 when he was diagnosed with melanoma.
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Melanoma Clinical Trial Success Story: From Patient Volunteer to No Evidence of Disease

This Mom of three enrolled in a neoadjuvant clinical trial for Stage 3 melanoma. After two infusions of Opdualag, Shannon underwent a successful surgery where doctors removed all affected lymph nodes and tested them, revealing No Evidence of Disease (NED).
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05/29/2023 – Having Melanoma Made Me a Better Dermatologist: Dr. Beth Strow’s Story

05/22/2023 – Tackling Treatment-Resistant Disease

05/16/2023 – SPOTMYUV® Takes the Guesswork Out of Sunscreen

05/10/2023 – Miss Atlanta’s Teen: A Voice for Melanoma Awareness and Prevention

05/01/2023 – Melanoma Research Alliance Announces $6.3 Million in Grants to Advance Melanoma Prevention, Detection & Treatment

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