The Eye Believe Podcast

November is National Hospice and Palliative Care Month. Join A Cure in Sight, an ocular melanoma foundation, for an insightful conversation with Suzanne O’Brien, RN, on the important distinctions between palliative care and hospice care. In this episode, Suzanne sheds light on the significant gaps in end-of-life education that leave many families overwhelmed and unsupported during some of the most...

November is Men’s Health Month, and we’re diving into a topic that doesn’t get talked about enough — the emotional side of men’s health. In this powerful episode, we sit down with Pervis Taylor, award-winning life coach, author, and mental health advocate, to explore how men can better navigate the challenges of emotional well-being, especially in the face of serious diagnoses like ocular melanoma...

How To Leverage AI In Your Diagnosis Journey with Chris Donaldson | The Eye Believe Podcast Meet Chris Donaldson, an ocular melanoma (OM) patient and AI professional who’s redefining what it means to take control of your health journey. When faced with conflicting medical opinions at the onset of his diagnosis, Chris turned to a tool far more powerful than Google—artificial intelligence—to help gu...

In this inspiring episode of the Eye Believe Podcast 🎙️, brought to you by A Cure In Sight 💙, we hear from Allie Dashow, a young and passionate ocular melanoma patient who has turned her diagnosis into a mission to raise awareness and make a difference. Now three years into her journey, Allie reflects on where she is today—how she’s grown, found strength, and become an advocate and voice for othe...

In this heartfelt episode of the Eye Believe Podcast 🎙️, brought to you by A Cure In Sight 💙, we meet Shana Bar, an international patient from 🇨🇦 Canada, who shares her journey living with metastatic uveal melanoma. Shana opens up about her experience on a clinical trial 🔬—the hope it’s brought, the encouraging news she’s received, and how her outlook on life has evolved along the way 🌈. But sh...

In this inspiring episode of the Eye Believe Podcast 🎙️, brought to you by A Cure In Sight 💙, we sit down with Yvonne, a remarkable patient who was diagnosed with ocular melanoma in late 2019. What makes Yvonne’s story even more extraordinary is that she has brown eyes—a rare diagnosis among an already rare cancer 👁️. She opens up about the shock of her diagnosis, the emotional and physical chall...

In this compelling episode of the Eye Believe Podcast 🎙️, brought to you by A Cure In Sight 💙, patient Nick Konovaloff shares his powerful journey living with metastatic uveal melanoma. From diagnosis 🩺 to joining a clinical trial 🔬, Nick opens up about the challenges, hope, and determination that have shaped his experience. ✨ This honest and inspiring conversation reminds us that even in the...

In this powerful episode of the Eye Believe Podcast 🎙️, brought to you by A Cure In Sight 💙, patient Tessa Parry-Wingfield shares her courageous journey with ocular melanoma. From the life-changing moment of diagnosis 🩺 to undergoing enucleation 👁️, Tessa opens up about the challenges and triumphs she has faced along the way. Through writing ✍️, Tessa has found both healing and purpose—transform...

Eye On Research | Session 1: Metastatic Treatments Join us for Session 1 of Eye On Research, presented by A Cure In Sight 💙. In this session, leading experts share the latest on systemic clinical trials, treatment updates, and innovations in liver-directed therapies for metastatic ocular melanoma. 👩‍⚕️ Speakers: Dr. Carvajal Dr. Moser Dr. Montazeri Dr. Orloff Dr. Burns ✨ Topics Covered: Advance...

In this inspiring episode of the Eye Believe Podcast 🎙️, brought to you by A Cure In Sight 💙, we sit down with patient Ross Wither and his wife Megann Wither to hear their remarkable story of resilience, faith, and hope ✨. Ross shares his journey from the life-changing moment of diagnosis 🩺 through the uncertainty of treatment decisions, to finding a clinical trial 🔬 that gave him new possibil...

🎙️ Eye Believe Podcast – Featuring Dr. Zachary T. Berman   💙 If you enjoy this free information and want to support our mission, please consider donating here: https://acureinsight.org/donate/ 🙏 Every gift makes a difference!   In this episode of the Eye Believe Podcast, we welcome Zachary T. Berman, MD, Associate Professor of Clinical Radiology at the University of California, San Diego. Dr. Be...

🎙 Rare Cancer Day Spotlight: Maya Skubatch’s Story | The Eye Believe Podcast In this special Rare Cancer Day episode of the Eye Believe Podcast, we sit down with Maya Skubatch, a cancer patient living with Blue Nevus Melanoma — an ultra rare cancer nearly identical to uveal melanoma. 🌟 Maya’s journey is one of resilience, courage, and hope. As one of the rarest of the rare, she shares her powerfu...

🎙 The Latest in Ocular Melanoma with Dr. Inderjit Mehmi | The Eye Believe Podcast In this episode of the Eye Believe Podcast, we welcome Dr. Mehmi, a highly respected medical oncologist at The Angeles Clinic and Research Institute with a deep interest in melanoma — including cutaneous, uveal, and mucosal types. Dr. Mehmi shares the most up-to-date research, treatments, and breakthroughs in ocular...

Eye On The Expert: Taking Charge of Eye Health with Dr. Dorothy Hitchmoth Dr. Hitchmoth shares expert insights on the powerful role that diet and healthy lifestyle habits play in protecting your vision and promoting lifelong eye health. From practical nutrition tips to daily habits that safeguard your sight, you’ll learn actionable strategies you can start using today to take charge of your eye he...

We’re honored to welcome Dr. Carol Shields, one of the world’s leading ocular oncologists and Director of the Oncology Service at Wills Eye Hospital, to the Eye Believe Podcast by A Cure In Sight. 👁 Dr. Shields shares how telehealth is transforming care for ocular melanoma patients — improving access, making follow-ups easier, and ensuring patients get expert care without the hassle. 🙌 She also o...

Meet Ashley Morgan — a true rarity in the ocular melanoma community. Before her diagnosis, Ashley was already navigating life completely blind. In this powerful and inspiring conversation, Ashley shares her extraordinary journey, resilience, and the realities of facing a cancer diagnosis without sight.   Her story is one of courage, hope, and the unwavering belief that even in darkness, you can st...

🎙️ The Eye Believe Podcast – New Episode Featuring Danet Peterson: How to Cope with Scanxiety Ocular melanoma is hard enough — but the stress around regular scans can be overwhelming. In this powerful and heartfelt conversation, Danet Peterson opens up about her own journey with “scanxiety” — the emotional rollercoaster that comes before, during, and after medical scans. Danet shares her personal...

🎧 New Episode: A Physician Assistant Becomes the Patient — Mark Moore’s Ocular Melanoma Journey   In this moving episode of the Eye Believe Podcast, host Megan Bekkedahl sits down with Mark Moore, an ocular melanoma patient and practicing physician assistant, who shares his story of diagnosis, treatment, and healing — all through the dual lens of a medical professional and a survivor.   Mark open...

🍦 Why I Eat Pink Ice Cream – Sharlene Carlson's Story | The Eye Believe Podcast 🎙️   In celebration of National Ice Cream Day (July 20th), we’re thrilled to welcome back Sharlene Carlson to The Eye Believe Podcast!   Sharlene shares the powerful story behind her love for pink ice cream — a sweet symbol of resilience, survivorship, and hope after her ocular melanoma journey. 💖   Whether you're a...

🎙️ New Episode Alert: Eye Believe Podcast with Dr. Pauline Funchain! 👁️🧬   In this powerful new episode of The Eye Believe Podcast, host Danet Peterson sits down with the brilliant Dr. Pauline Funchain, a leading researcher in ocular oncology, to explore the latest news in clinical trials for ocular melanoma.   Tune in to catch the “411” of clinical trials for metastatic uveal melanoma. In this e...

Step onto the mat with us for a powerful new episode of the Eye Believe Podcast as we welcome Marco Moreno, a Gracie Jiu-Jitsu black belt and owner of Mastery Jiu-Jitsu Academy in Leesburg, Virginia.   In honor of Men’s Health Month, Marco joins us to talk about the vital role of physical activity, stress management, and community connection in improving men’s health.   From discipline on the mat...

🎧 New Episode Alert! Eye Believe Podcast – Featuring Mike De Vivo | Men’s Health Month Special   June is Men’s Health Month, and we’re diving into the importance of men’s wellness with expert trainer and advocate Mike De Vivo! In this episode, Mike opens up about the unique challenges men face when it comes to prioritizing health.   We cover essential topics like: How balance and routine support...

In honor of Men’s Health Month, we’re diving deep into a conversation that’s often overlooked: men’s mental health.   This week on the Eye Believe Podcast, we're joined by Alexander Vasquez, an advocate and voice for men's emotional wellness. He opens up about his personal journey, breaking the silence around mental struggles, and why it’s time we redefine strength—not as stoicism, but as vulnerab...

🎧 New Episode: “The Gift of Time” with Linds Brown | The Eye Believe Podcast   In this inspiring episode of the Eye Believe podcast, we’re joined by special guest Linds Brown, who shares a powerful message about time—how we view it, how it affects us, and how we can shift our mindset to see time as a gift rather than a limitation. Linds explores the idea that time is not against us—but on our sid...

🎙️ Women, OM & What They Don’t Tell You | The Eye Believe Podcast   May is Ocular Melanoma Awareness Month and Women's Health Month, and we're diving deep into the challenges that come with both. In this powerful episode, Vikki, Kristen, and Danet open up about what it’s like to navigate ocular melanoma as young women—from fertility concerns and family planning to, yes… periods. 👀💬   Join us...