Uveal Melanoma Patient Story
Katie D.
Diagnosed with uveal melanoma (cancer of the eye) at 31, Katie turned to a clinical trial at UPMC Hillman Cancer Center. Learn more about her cancer journey.
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Skin cancer is the most common type of cancer in the United States, while melanoma is the most common cancer of the eye. UPMC Hillman Cancer Center experts provide world-class care for people with all types of melanoma. The testimonials below tell real-life stories about how our patien
Katie D.
Diagnosed with uveal melanoma (cancer of the eye) at 31, Katie turned to a clinical trial at UPMC Hillman Cancer Center. Learn more about her cancer journey.
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After experiencing severe headaches, Rob was diagnosed with stage IV melanoma at 30 years old. Learn more about his journey at UPMC Hillman Cancer Center.
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Amie's stage IV melanoma returned and spread, but immunotherapy left her cancer-free. Learn more about her journey at UPMC Hillman Cancer Center.
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James' melanoma journey didn’t start with a suspicious mole or lesion. It began with a lump under his right armpit and what he thought was unrelated blurred vision in his right eye. Learn more about his journey at UPMC Hillman Cancer Center.
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