4-year + cancer survivor (stage 4 Melanoma) and shareholder of the Green Bay Packers. Born and bred Yooper (Upper Michigan) living in beautiful West Virginia.
@FunchainMD@DrBetofMDPhD@AIMatMelanoma@StanfordCancer I owe my life to the research and advances made in treating stage IV Melanoma. @FunchainMD and staff hosted a clinical trial which was basically my only option. I’ve had nearly 8 years of survival so far, and plan on going strong into the next 8!
Inherited genes play a larger role in #melanoma risk than previously believed
"I would recommend physicians and insurance companies expand their criteria when it comes to offering #genetictesting to individuals with family histories of #melanoma, because inherited predisposition to it isn’t nearly as rare as we think it is." #DrJoshArbesman @EurekAlertAAAS@aaas
https://t.co/K6ru5opjd2 @JAADjournals@FunchainMD@ClevelandClinic @Invitae
#patient #access #germlinetesting #precisionmedicine #precisionprevention
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@Spencerdupuis I cannot believe you referred to Laidley Field in the Capitol city of Charleston as a “dump of a field”… the Capitol building itself is within sight of the stands, and U.C. has done an exceptional job keeping it in top condition.
Good morning from Women in Melanoma 🌞
Emily Tonirezos @theNCI kicking off the agenda talking about the definition of cancer survivor, so well worded:
An individual is considered a cancer survivor from the time of diagnosis through the balance of life
#WIM23@AIMatMelanoma
Never let your guard down on #melanoma. If you are told “we got it all, you never have to worry about this again” DO NOT stop surveillance. Early detection is key to survival. Be your own #advocate and grateful for surgeons like @LukeRothermel
“We had never seen anything like this” describing the early days of melanoma where 6 mo survival was “a good day” and witnessing the incredible Lazarus effect of vemurafenib -Gary Schwartz @caseccc@CureMelanoma#MasteringMelanoma
@FunchainMD@StanfordCancer We sure will miss you! You’ve been an absolute miracle worker for us and we could never repay you. @StanfordCancer is lucky to be adding you to their program. Best of luck! ❤️