CURE Ocular Melanoma

CURE Ocular Melanoma Community United for Research and Education of Ocular Melanoma | www.cureom.org
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Ocular Melanoma (OM) Warrior, Dr. Gregg Stracks, and his dedicated wife, Dr. Sara Selig, joined forces with The Melanoma Research Foundation (MRF) in the fall of 2011 to found the CURE OM initiative to improve the lives of people affected by ocular melanoma. Dr. Selig currently leads CURE OM-- working to support and accelerate the development of effective treatments and, ultimately, a cure for ocular melanoma; improve the lives of people affected by ocular melanoma by creating systems and programs to provide education and support; and advocate for the ocular melanoma community.

Have you scheduled your yearly dilated eye exam? A dilated eye exam is one of the most important steps you can take to p...
11/25/2025

Have you scheduled your yearly dilated eye exam? A dilated eye exam is one of the most important steps you can take to protect your vision and your health. For the ocular melanoma (OM) community, this exam is especially critical because OM can develop without any noticeable symptoms. A yearly dilated eye exam allows your doctor to see the back of the eye, identify changes you can’t see or feel and detect potential issues as early as possible.

Early detection leads to better outcomes, and many OM survivors credit a routine eye dilation with catching their cancer early. Whether you have a history with OM, are newly diagnosed or simply committed to protecting your long-term eye health, making this exam part of your annual routine truly matters.

Learn more about what to expect during a dilated eye exam: https://www.nei.nih.gov/learn-about-eye-health/healthy-vision/get-dilated-eye-exam

A dilated eye exam — quick, painless and once a year is the only way to catch ocular melanoma (OM) early. Early detectio...
11/25/2025

A dilated eye exam — quick, painless and once a year is the only way to catch ocular melanoma (OM) early. Early detection protects vision. Early detection saves lives.

All month long through , we’re providing the OM community with:

• Trusted educational resources
• Patient and caregiver stories
• A free Ask the Expert webinar

Your donation ensures this critical work continues while accelerating research to improve outcomes for OM patients everywhere. Give today to protect sight, advance science and fuel hope. Click here to direct your gift designation to support ocular melanoma research: https://buff.ly/u6b2VVq

Orange County, we’re coming to you for the very first time! Registration is NOW OPEN for the inaugural Orange County Mil...
11/24/2025

Orange County, we’re coming to you for the very first time! Registration is NOW OPEN for the inaugural Orange County Miles for Melanoma 5K on Sunday, February 22 at Great Park Run. Be part of this brand-new event and join a community united in the fight against melanoma. Don’t miss your chance to secure early bird pricing, register your OM team today and take a powerful step toward a cure! https://buff.ly/JYlutGC

Fort Myers, get ready to make a difference! Join us for the Miles for Melanoma 5K on Saturday, December 13 and take adva...
11/22/2025

Fort Myers, get ready to make a difference! Join us for the Miles for Melanoma 5K on Saturday, December 13 and take advantage of free on-site skin screenings from local sponsor, Dermatology Solutions. Remember, even ocular melanoma patients should get regular skin exams. Can’t attend? Donate today to support life-saving melanoma research. https://buff.ly/t1VnV4B

11/21/2025

All month long we’ve been sharing stories from the ocular melanoma (OM) community. These firsthand experiences remind us that a yearly dilated eye exam can save your vision and your life.

Retta Kuechler is encouraging everyone in her life to schedule their yearly eye dilation exam. Now five years cancer free, she credits her dilated exam with catching OM early and saving her life.

Watch her full story and join us in by sharing the importance of this lifesaving exam in your community.

A huge thank-you to Aura Biosciences for being a proud Sponsor!This month, we’re raising awareness around ocular melan...
11/21/2025

A huge thank-you to Aura Biosciences for being a proud Sponsor!

This month, we’re raising awareness around ocular melanoma (OM), the most common eye cancer in adults. While OM is not preventable, early detection through routine, dilated eye exams can be lifesaving. Your support helps us educate the community, empower patients and drive critical research forward.

CURE OM is committed to supporting the dedication of ocular melanoma (OM) researchers not just in November, but all year...
11/19/2025

CURE OM is committed to supporting the dedication of ocular melanoma (OM) researchers not just in November, but all year long.

Their work continues to bring hope and progress to the OM community. To date, the MRF has awarded nearly $2.6 million in research grants dedicated to expanding treatment options and hope for the OM community.

There are currently two FDA-approved treatments for metastatic ocular melanoma — both representing major milestones in advancing care:

• Tebentafusp-tebn (Kimmtrak): The first FDA-approved systemic treatment for metastatic ocular melanoma patients.

• Melphalan Directly to the Liver (Hepzato Kit): The first FDA-approved liver-directed therapy for metastatic ocular melanoma patients.

Each advancement is a testament to the strength of the OM community of patients, researchers and clinicians, whose voices drive awareness and continue to advance research efforts.

Through the campaign, we honor their stories and remain committed to a future with even more treatment options — and ultimately, a cure.
Learn more here: https://melanoma.org/ocular-melanoma/treatment-ocular/

OM is the most common eye cancer in adults, yet it often goes undetected until a routine, dilated eye exam. This is why ...
11/18/2025

OM is the most common eye cancer in adults, yet it often goes undetected until a routine, dilated eye exam. This is why is so important.

Symptoms of OM can include:
• Bulging eyes
• Changes in eye color
• Poor or blurry vision
• Red or painful eyes

However, OM can have no noticeable symptoms at all — making early detection through regular, dilated eye exams critical to protecting your vision and health.

Download and share our OM Fact Sheet to learn key signs, risk factors and treatment information: https://online.flippingbook.com/view/327235643/2/

Build a supportive community in the MRF’s Patient ForumThe MRF Patient Forum is a safe, supportive space for melanoma pa...
11/17/2025

Build a supportive community in the MRF’s Patient Forum

The MRF Patient Forum is a safe, supportive space for melanoma patients, survivors and caregivers to connect and create community. You can use the forum to celebrate a clear scan or other major milestone, take a mindful moment to breathe and reflect or discover new educational resources together.

Visit the forum today and explore existing discussion topics or start your own. This is your digital space to feel connected with your community at any stage of your melanoma journey. https://buff.ly/1dHsqpM

After years of regular eye exams without dilation, Dianna Beck trusted her instincts and sought a second opinion when so...
11/16/2025

After years of regular eye exams without dilation, Dianna Beck trusted her instincts and sought a second opinion when something felt off with her vision. That decision — and a dilated eye exam — revealed a melanoma tumor wrapped around her optic nerve, leading to a diagnosis of ocular melanoma (OM) and ultimately, lifesaving treatment.

“If it wasn’t for a dilated eye exam, we wouldn’t have caught this scary tumor,” Dianna shares. Since her diagnosis, she’s been monitored regularly and has been cancer-free since 2018.

Dianna’s story is a powerful reminder that a routine, dilated eye exam can detect ocular melanoma early — when treatment is most successful — and can save your life. This is why is an important reminder to never skip your yearly eye exam.

Read Dianna’s full story and learn how early detection changed her life: https://melanoma.org/news-press/eyegetdilated-dianna-becks-story/

Tampa, the countdown is on! Only 3 weeks until the first-ever Tampa Bay Miles for Melanoma 5K on Saturday, December 6. W...
11/15/2025

Tampa, the countdown is on! Only 3 weeks until the first-ever Tampa Bay Miles for Melanoma 5K on Saturday, December 6. We’re already at 63% of our fundraising goal, but there’s still work to do. Join OM team “Your Next Step is the Cure” or start your own — every step and donation fuels life-saving melanoma research, education and advocacy. Register today: https://buff.ly/w22C7sj

A heartfelt thank-you to our amazing Prevention & Awareness Sponsors for helping make our life-saving work possible! Wit...
11/14/2025

A heartfelt thank-you to our amazing Prevention & Awareness Sponsors for helping make our life-saving work possible!

With their support, we can raise awareness about melanoma prevention and early detection, while providing essential resources for treatment, survivorship and ongoing support. Together, we’re saving lives and equipping our community with the knowledge and tools they need to stay protected.

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