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11/24/2025

A Life Rewritten: Finding Strength in the Face of Melanoma

By Mara Klecker Just Normal People Asked to describe his life before the first melanoma diagnosis—before losing an eye, undergoing…
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Survivor Stories
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11/20/2025

Living Through TIL Therapy: A Personal Story

By Mara Klecker A Hidden Threat Michael Moran initially assumed the rough patch on his left heel was simply a…
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Survivor Stories
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11/06/2025

From Service to Survival: A Veteran’s Battle with Melanoma

by Mara Klecker When a bump appeared on the top of his head in 2018, retired Marine Corps Chief Warrant…
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Survivor Stories
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04/28/2025

From Diagnosis to Crown: Miss Pennsylvania’s Journey of Advocacy and Awareness

By Mara Klecker Page Weinstein has a special request for photographers who take her portraits: Don’t edit out the scar…
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Survivor Stories
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11/05/2024

Crafting Hope: Chris Krizek’s Journey from Cancer Patient to AIM Fundraiser with Wine Cork Creations

By Mara Klecker Chris Krizek spent his career as the vice president of a nonprofit foundation, raising money for hospitals…
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Philanthropy
Survivor Stories
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08/01/2024

From Tanning Beds to Sun Safety: Brittanny Groover’s Journey of Melanoma Awareness and Advocacy

By Mara Klecker Brittanny Groover grew up in a small town in Pennsylvania and spent her childhood outside, playing, riding…
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Survivor Stories
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07/23/2024

From a Scare to Awareness: Lindsay Willis’s Mission to Educate on Melanoma Risks

By Mara Klecker Lindsay Willis grew up hearing her mother’s warnings about skin damage and skin cancers and remembers hearing…
Blog - Melanoma360
Survivor Stories
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06/15/2024

Stories of Strength: Three Melanoma Survivors Who Inspire Us All

June marks National Cancer Survivor Month, a time to honor the remarkable resilience and strength of those who have battled…
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Survivor Stories
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03/20/2024

Elizabeth’s Battle Against Melanoma: How Clinical Trials Changed Her Life

By Mara Klecker Elizabeth Rounseville hardly knew what melanoma was when she was diagnosed in 2018 after going to see…
Blog - Melanoma360
Survivor Stories
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02/12/2024

Melanoma Survivor Angela Evatt: Consider a Clinical Trial for Yourself

By Mara Klecker Angela Evatt grew up in Louisiana, spending her summers outside in the sun, often by the pool.…
Blog - Melanoma360
Survivor Stories
11/24/2025

A Life Rewritten: Finding Strength in the Face of Melanoma

By Mara Klecker Just Normal People Asked to describe his life before the first melanoma diagnosis—before losing an eye, undergoing…
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Survivor Stories
11/20/2025

Living Through TIL Therapy: A Personal Story

By Mara Klecker A Hidden Threat Michael Moran initially assumed the rough patch on his left heel was simply a…
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Blog - Melanoma360
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Survivor Stories
11/06/2025

From Service to Survival: A Veteran’s Battle with Melanoma

by Mara Klecker When a bump appeared on the top of his head in 2018, retired Marine Corps Chief Warrant…
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Blog - Melanoma360
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Survivor Stories
04/28/2025

From Diagnosis to Crown: Miss Pennsylvania’s Journey of Advocacy and Awareness

By Mara Klecker Page Weinstein has a special request for photographers who take her portraits: Don’t edit out the scar…
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Blog - Melanoma360
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Survivor Stories
11/05/2024

Crafting Hope: Chris Krizek’s Journey from Cancer Patient to AIM Fundraiser with Wine Cork Creations

By Mara Klecker Chris Krizek spent his career as the vice president of a nonprofit foundation, raising money for hospitals…
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Blog - Melanoma360
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Philanthropy
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Survivor Stories
08/01/2024

From Tanning Beds to Sun Safety: Brittanny Groover’s Journey of Melanoma Awareness and Advocacy

By Mara Klecker Brittanny Groover grew up in a small town in Pennsylvania and spent her childhood outside, playing, riding…
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Blog - Melanoma360
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Survivor Stories
07/23/2024

From a Scare to Awareness: Lindsay Willis’s Mission to Educate on Melanoma Risks

By Mara Klecker Lindsay Willis grew up hearing her mother’s warnings about skin damage and skin cancers and remembers hearing…
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Blog - Melanoma360
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Survivor Stories
06/15/2024

Stories of Strength: Three Melanoma Survivors Who Inspire Us All

June marks National Cancer Survivor Month, a time to honor the remarkable resilience and strength of those who have battled…
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Blog - Melanoma360
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Survivor Stories
03/20/2024

Elizabeth’s Battle Against Melanoma: How Clinical Trials Changed Her Life

By Mara Klecker Elizabeth Rounseville hardly knew what melanoma was when she was diagnosed in 2018 after going to see…
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Survivor Stories
02/12/2024

Melanoma Survivor Angela Evatt: Consider a Clinical Trial for Yourself

By Mara Klecker Angela Evatt grew up in Louisiana, spending her summers outside in the sun, often by the pool.…
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Survivor Stories