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Eye Patch Day: A Global Movement for Ocular Melanoma Awareness
Today, people around the world are wearing eye patches in support of Eye Patch Day - a growing global awareness movement founded by Ocumel UK to help bring attention to ocular melanoma, a rare cancer that develops in the eye. What began as a simple but powerful awareness initiative continues to grow through the support of organizations, patients, caregivers, and advocates around the world, including partners such as A Cure In Sight and Ocumel Canada. Eye Patch Day is about mo
May 8


May Brings Vision Health Into Focus
May is an important month for eye health awareness in Canada - and for Ocumel Canada, it is an opportunity to help bring greater attention to ocular melanoma, the importance of regular eye exams, and the experiences of Canadians affected by this rare eye cancer. Throughout the month, national awareness initiatives are encouraging Canadians to prioritize their vision health, stay informed, and take proactive steps toward early detection and preventive care. For Ocumel Canada,
May 2


Bringing Women’s Eye Health Into Focus
April marks Women’s Eye Health and Safety Month, an opportunity to bring attention to the unique ways vision and eye health can be impacted across a woman’s lifetime.
Apr 13


Advancing Awareness: A Renewed Focus for Ocumel Canada
Five years after its initial launch, Ocumel Canada is entering a new chapter.
With the introduction of a dedicated website and new social media platforms, this renewed digital presence reflects a continued commitment to expanding awareness, strengthening support, and improving access to information for Canadians affected by ocular melanoma.
Mar 18


SYSF Contributes Skin Cancer, Melanoma and Ocular Melanoma Context and Support to Quebec Cancer Foundation's Report
SYSF contributes to the Quebec Cancer Coalition’s new major report.
Nov 19, 2025


#EyeGetDilated: Leah's Story
My name is Leah Smith. I am 62 years old and live in Halifax, Nova Scotia. I have choroidal uveal melanoma. My tumor was first discovered by my optometrist in February 2024, when he noticed a small “freckle” on my right eye during an exam for blurred vision. He referred me to a retinal specialist, who reviewed the images and then referred me to an ophthalmologist and ocular oncologist, Dr. Hanout. I saw Dr. Hanout in March 2024. He told me the spot was precancerous, took meas
Oct 20, 2025


2nd Ocular Melanoma Patient & Caregiver Symposium
This 2-day virtual Ocular Melanoma Patient & Caregiver Symposium is FREE to attend.
Oct 23, 2024


Canadian Cancer Society Statistics 2023
The Canadian Cancer Society (CCS) released their 2023 statistics document in November, and to ring in the new year we would like to recap...
Jan 5, 2024


Understanding Melanoma on the Eye: Types, Diagnosis, and Treatment Options
Melanoma on the eye, also known as ocular melanoma, is a rare but serious form of cancer that develops from melanocytes, the cells...
Jan 4, 2024


ASCO 2023 DATA REPORT
Earlier this summer, Save Your Skin was fortunate enough to attend the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) Annual Meeting in...
Aug 17, 2023
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