Sometimes the toughest part about ocular melanoma can be the time after you have completely recovered from your treatment. Now what? About six months in, you may feel anxious, you may be "waiting" for the cancer to show up somewhere else, and you realize that you may still have unanswered questions. This is a very common experience, and most people feel just like you. Here are some tips to help: Continue to engage with your ocular oncologist and general oncologist. Keep learning as much as you can. Get your questions answered. Be proactive and consider second opinions with experts. Stay on top of eye exams and your scans. Focus on improving your whole-body health.

Welcome to Finding Your Way with Ocular Melanoma, a guide to understanding everything there is to know about your experience with this rare cancer. Learn through the lens of my knowledge and clinical experience as a physician expert and passionate patient advocate. The more you know about ocular melanoma, the better you will do, and the better you will live. Let's go!

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The content shared on the Finding Your Way with Ocular Melanoma podcast is for informational and educational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. The information provided must not be used as a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. As a listener, you are responsible for your own health-related decisions and must consider consulting with a healthcare professional for personalized medical advice.

Tara McCannel MD PhD is a an ocular oncologist, vitreoretinal surgeon and co-founder of Seyhart Wellness. She is also the host of the Mind Body MD podcast where she shares her passion for holistic health and wellness.