The Ultraviolet Tide

69. Top 5 on the Tide - November: Ocular Melanoma Awareness with Danet Peterson, A Cure in Sight

Season 1 Episode 69

Welcome back to the Ultraviolet Tide! In today's episode, Danet Peterson from A Cure in Sight joins Erica Feggeler and Leah Adams to share the top stories for November.

A Cure in Sight is a non-profit organization and trust source for all things ocular melanoma for patients and caregivers.  Danet's role within A Cure in Sight is to help spread awareness for ocular melanoma, relate to patients, spread awareness across social media platforms, and give the patient population a voice.

RESOURCES MENTIONED:
Dr. Padia at UCLA Hepzato Kit: https://youtu.be/m7eWqvV9KOg

Dr. Chmielowski at UCLA around Hepzato Kit: https://youtu.be/0GzqHluFPWA

Dr. Shields Interview: https://youtu.be/bk1MWmLeKY4


TOP STORIES FOR NOVEMBER:
1. Katie Couric Encourages Eye Health Checkups After Friend Is Diagnosed with Rare Cancer: https://people.com/katie-couric-shares-importance-of-eye-checks-after-friend-is-diagnosed-with-rare-cancer-8659427
2. Novel procedure helps treat renowned chef’s rare eye cancer: https://newsroom.ucla.edu/stories/novel-procedure-helps-treat-renowned-chefs-rare-eye-cancer
3. The Importance of Sunglasses: More Than Just a Fashion Statement: https://www.nevadacancercoalition.org/blog/importance-sunglasses-more-just-fashion-statement#:
4. Patients with Medicaid and no insurance may face barriers in access to uveal melanoma care: https://www.healio.com/news/ophthalmology/20241016/patients-with-medicaid-no-insurance-may-face-barriers-in-access-to-uveal-melanoma-care


CONNECT WITH LOW ULTRAVIOLET:
Website:
https://www.lowultraviolet.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lowultraviolet/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LowUltraviolet
TikTok: @lowultraviolet

CONNECT WITH A CURE IN SIGHT:
Website:
www.acureinsight.org
Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/acureinsight/
Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/ACureInSight/
LinkedIn:
https://www.linkedin.com/company/a-cure-in-sight/

CONNECT WITH DANET PETERSON:
Podcast:
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-resilient-joy-podcast/id1561300306
Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/the.danet.peterson/?hl=en

CONNECT WITH LEAH ADAMS:
Instagram:
https://instagram.com/theleahalexis
Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/leah.a.adams.3

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