University of New Mexico Comprehensive Cancer Center | May 16, 2026
Living Well with Melanoma: Care, Recovery, and What Comes Next
Join us at the UNM Comprehensive Cancer Center for a morning dedicated to understanding melanoma care—during treatment and beyond. This symposium brings together leading experts to share the latest on advanced treatments, surgical options, reconstruction, and survivorship.
Beyond clinical care, the day also highlights supportive services, nutrition, and emotional well-being—offering a more complete picture of what it means to live with and beyond melanoma.
Whether you are a patient, caregiver, or healthcare professional, this event offers space to learn, ask questions, and feel more supported in your journey.
Date: May 16, 2026
Time: 7:30 am PT, 8:30 am MT, 9:30 am CT, 10:30 am ET
Location: This symposium is held both virtually and in-person. Register below for both in-person and virtual attendance.
Location for In-Person Attendees:
UNM Comprehensive Cancer Center
1201 Camino de Salud NE
Albuquerque, NM 87102
Parking
Free parking is available in the West Parking Center (located behind the Cancer Center).
Directions
Follow signs to the Educational Center.
Presenters & Topics
8:00 AM MT
Registration & Breakfast
8:30 AM MT
Welcome
8:40 AM MT
Treatments for Advanced Melanoma
David Savage, MD, PhD
Medical Oncologist
Assistant Professor,
Department of Internal Medicine
University of New Mexico
9:00 AM MT
Treatment of Melanoma with Mohs Surgery
Andrew Matsumoto, MD
Mohs Surgeon and Dermatologist
Assistant Professor,
Department of Dermatology
University of New Mexico
9:20 AM MT
Reconstruction Options After Melanoma
Calvin Ridgeway, MD
Surgical Oncologist
Lovelace Health System
9:40 AM MT
Live Q&A Followed by a Break
10:10 AM MT
TIL (Lifileucel) for Advanced Melanoma ( Recorded Presentation)
Justin Moser, MD
Associate Clinical Investigator,
HonorHealth Research Institute,
Associate Research Professor,
Arizona State University
John Shufeldt School of Medicine and Medical Engineering (SOMME),
Clinical Assistant Professor,
University of Arizona College of Medicine – Phoenix
10:30 AM MT
Melanoma Survivorship Care
Barbara L. McAneny, MD
Medical Oncologist
CEO
New Mexico Oncology Hematology Consultants
Founding Partner
New Mexico Cancer Center
Former AMA President
10:50 AM MT
Supportive Care Services for Patients with Melanoma
Wanda J. Matuszak MS,RD,LD,CNSC
Registered Dietician
University of New Mexico
Anastasia Estocin, LCSW, MPH
Senior Patient Support Therapist
University of New Mexico
11:10 AM MT
Patient Resources
Ann Garst Taylor, CVA
Director Community Engagement
AIM at Melanoma Foundation
11:20 AM ET
Live Q&A & Closing Remarks