Should Prognostic Biopsy Results Change Your Treatment Plan?

Your ocular melanoma treatment plan consists of two main items: 1) What you do to treat the cancer in your eye, and 2) What you do to watch for and treat cancer that might spread in your body. Both of these two items must be addressed, and usually without taking into consideration the result of your biopsy. Although biopsy results give additional information, molecular testing of the eye cancer is not always accurate for several reasons I will discuss. Listen to hear more! For Tara McCannel's resources (including webinar links and link to my book!), visit my website: https://seyhart.com/ocularmelanoma Welcome to Finding Your Way with Ocular Melanoma, a guide to understanding everything there is to know about your experience with this rare cancer. Learn through the lens of my knowledge and clinical experience as a physician expert and passionate patient advocate. The more you know about ocular melanoma, the better you will do, and the better you will live. Let's go! The content shared on the Finding Your Way with Ocular Melanoma podcast is for informational and educational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. The information provided must not be used as a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. As a listener, you are responsible for your own health-related decisions and must consider consulting with a healthcare professional for personalized medical advice.  Tara McCannel MD PhD is a an ocular oncologist, vitreoretinal surgeon and co-founder of Seyhart Wellness. She is also the host of the Mind Body MD podcast where she shares her passion for holistic health and wellness.