Animation — Understanding Metastatic Uveal Melanoma

Slide Show — Understanding Metastatic Uveal Melanoma

Expert Videos

1. What is metastatic uveal melanoma?

2. What risk factors influence whether uveal melanoma will spread (metastasize)?

3. What is HLA testing, and why is it done for metastatic uveal melanoma?

4. How is metastatic uveal melanoma treated?

Patient Videos

5. Ashley's story: How did you find out you had metastatic uveal melanoma?

6. Ashley's story: What advice do you have for others on their journey with metastatic uveal melanoma?

7. Jon's story: How did you find out you had metastatic uveal melanoma?

8. Jon's story: What advice do you have for others on their journey with metastatic uveal melanoma?

Patient Video — Jon's story: What advice do you have for others on their journey with metastatic uveal melanoma?

Jon encourages people with metastatic uveal melanoma to plan ahead and build a strong care team they trust. He emphasizes working with experienced doctors who understand the disease, staying informed about treatment options, and keeping up with regular scans. Having a clear plan, he says, helps patients feel prepared and ready to move quickly when treatment decisions are needed.

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Animation — Understanding Metastatic Uveal Melanoma

Slide Show — Understanding Metastatic Uveal Melanoma

Expert Videos

1. What is metastatic uveal melanoma?

2. What risk factors influence whether uveal melanoma will spread (metastasize)?

3. What is HLA testing, and why is it done for metastatic uveal melanoma?

4. How is metastatic uveal melanoma treated?

Patient Videos

5. Ashley's story: How did you find out you had metastatic uveal melanoma?

6. Ashley's story: What advice do you have for others on their journey with metastatic uveal melanoma?

7. Jon's story: How did you find out you had metastatic uveal melanoma?

8. Jon's story: What advice do you have for others on their journey with metastatic uveal melanoma?

Other Modules:

Understanding Melanoma

Diagnosing Melanoma

Treating Melanoma

Genetic Mutations and Melanoma

TIL Cell Therapy for Melanoma

Clinical Trials in Melanoma

This educational activity has been developed by the Melanoma Research Foundation (MRF), and Mechanisms in Medicine Inc.

This activity is supported by independent educational grants from Bristol-Myers Squibb, Foundation Medicine, Genentech, Iovance Biotherapeutics, Merck, Natera, and Novartis.

This website is part of the Animated Patient^® series developed by Mechanisms in Medicine Inc., to provide highly visual formats of learning for patients to improve their understanding, make informed decisions, and partner with their healthcare professionals for optimal outcomes.