When The Doctor Becomes The Patient | The Eye Believe Podcast

What does it mean to live well with ocular melanoma for more than a decade? In this episode of Living in the Long Middle, we're joined by Dr. Ian Kamerman, a physician from Australia who has been living with ocular melanoma for 14 years. Ian shares his personal journey—from the shock of his initial diagnosis to navigating survivorship while continuing to care for patients as a physician.   With the unique perspective of both a doctor and an ocular melanoma survivor, Dr. Kamerman reflects on the lessons he's learned, the challenges he's faced, and how life has evolved over the years. His story is one of resilience, hope, and finding purpose in the "long middle"—the years between diagnosis and whatever comes next.   Whether you're newly diagnosed, years into survivorship, or supporting a loved one with ocular melanoma, Ian's story is a powerful reminder that life continues beyond diagnosis—and that you're not alone.   🎉 Meet Dr. Ian Kamerman in person! Dr. Kamerman will be joining us at the Eye Believe Survivorship Seminar, taking place October 1–3 in Dallas, Texas. Join Ian, leading ocular oncology experts, and the A Cure In Sight team for three days of education, connection, and community. Register today: https://acureinsight.org/education-events/ Learn more about A Cure In Sight: https://acureinsight.org   A special thank you to our podcast sponsors: Ideaya Biosciences Delcath Systems Aura Biosciences Castle Biosciences Immunocore Natera Their support helps us continue bringing meaningful conversations, education, and hope to the ocular melanoma community.   🎥 Technical Note: You may notice the audio and video are occasionally out of sync during this episode due to a recording issue. We've corrected it as much as possible in editing, but we didn't want a technical hiccup to keep us from sharing Ian's inspiring story. Thank you for your understanding—we think this conversation is well worth it!   #OcularMelanoma #LivingInTheLongMiddle #EyeBelievePodcast #CancerSurvivor #RareCancer #Survivorship #PatientStory #ACureInSight #EyeBelieve2026 #DallasTexas