E79: Special Research Call Out for OM patients, Guest Jennifer Stephens

Join A Cure in Sight and Jennifer Stephens, an oncology research nurse with a personal connection to ocular melanoma and a pilot research project investigating patients with OM who have (since original diagnosis) developed another form of cancer on top of ocular melanoma. She is specifically looking for patients willing to be part of this research study. More info in this episode and to be found at her site below: https://www.uwyo.edu/nursing/faculty-staff/stephens.html   RESEARCH CALL OUT: deadline fast approaching end of SEPTEMBER. Did you develop a second cancer AFTER being diagnosed with #ocularmelanoma? "PURPOSE OF THIS STUDY: The way someone thinks about themselves and their body can change almost immediately after getting a cancer diagnosis. This study is gathering information about the experience of having had an ocular melanoma (OM) cancer, going into remission/cure, and then developing a second non-OM cancer. Part 1 of this study is a recorded virtual interview using ZOOM lasting approximately 20 to 60 minutes. An optional Part 2 of this study is a virtual participant Focus Group moderated by the principal investigator." Participants must be 18+ years of age in USA or CA. Contact Jennifer Stephens MA, PhD, RN, OCN, CCNE of the University of Wyoming at [email protected]   ANNOUNCEMENTS: 5K SITES ARE OPEN FOR REGISTRATION NEAR YOU! Start your team and bring your community to get involved!  September 23, Denver, CO https://runsignup.com/Race/CO/Denver/LookinForACureDenver November 18, Los Angeles CA https://runsignup.com/Race/CA/SantaMonica/LookinForACureLosAngeles November 19, Phoenix, AZ https://runsignup.com/Race/AZ/Scottsdale/LookinforaCure5k December 9, Dallas FTW TX https://runsignup.com/Race/TX/FortWorth/LookinForACureFortWorth December 10, Houston, TX https://runsignup.com/Race/TX/Houston/LookinForACureHouston January 20, 2024 Orlando FL https://runsignup.com/Race/FL/Orlando/LookinForACureTampa January 21, 2024, Miami FL https://runsignup.com/Race/FL/Miami/LookinForACureMiami Head to our site to register for a 5K Lookin’ for a Cure near you for the remainder of the year!! www.lookinforacure.org 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]