E60: Systemic Therapy 101 with Dr. McKean

Join A Cure in Sight to discuss systemic therapies for metastatic uveal melanoma with Dr. Meredith McKean.   We discuss when to use systemic therapies, what is out there besides KIMMTRAK, how to determine a path forward for introducing systemic therapies in metastatic management   McKean received her bachelor's degree from Iowa State University, where the promising athlete ran cross-country and track. During fellowship, McKean studied biomarkers for response to immune checkpoint inhibitors (ICI) in metastatic melanoma, earning her an American Society of Clinical Oncology 2017 Young Investigator Award. She now serves as the director for the Melanoma and Skin Cancer Research Program at the Sarah Cannon Research Institute at Tennessee Oncology.   ANNOUNCEMENTS: Head to our site to register for a 5K Lookin’ for a Cure near you! www.lookinforacure.org   Swing for Sight April 22, 2023 REGISTER for SWING FOR SIGHT TODAY: Subscribe to the newsletter to stay in the know Newsletter link   Email [email protected] for questions regarding any upcoming events! ********* Be sure to follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Linked In, or  Instagram @acureinsight, for more stories, tips, research news, and ideas to help you navigate this journey with OM! *A Cure in Sight is a 501c3 organization. All donations made can help fund our podcast to educate patients, fund research, aid patients, and more! Donate $10 $15 $20 today to help A Cure in Sight in their quest to find a cure. Contribute via  PAYPAL OR VENMO or reach out directly to [email protected]  The Eye Believe Podcast is brought to you by Castle Biosciences. Castle Biosciences is a leading diagnostics company improving health through innovative tests that guide patient care. The Company aims to transform disease management by keeping people first: patients, clinicians, employees and investors.  This podcast was hosted by Danet Peterson and produced by Page Fronczek.