Spotcast

In this episode of Spotcast, I am joined by Dr. Marcus Butler the Multidisciplinary Disease Site Lead for Melanoma/Skin Oncology and the Medical Director of Solid Tumor Cellular Therapy. He is also the Clinical Director of the Princess Margaret Tumor Immunology to Immunotherapy Program (TIP) and Clinical Director for the Centre for Integrative Immune Analysis. He is an Associate Professor in the Departments of Medicine and Immunology at the University of Toronto and is Co-chair for the Melanoma Site at CCTG (Canadian Cancer Trials Group).

Today we discuss Melanoma, the developments in its treatment over the last 20years and Dr Butler gives an overview of how drugs are approved in Canada

 Resources: 

Melanoma Patient Guide Melanom-What-You-Need-to-Know-Melanoma-Canada.pdf

Clinical Trial Finder Melanoma Canada

Understanding Rare Melanomas & Skin Cancers - Melanoma Canada

Canada's Drug Agency | CDA-AMC

INESSS: inesss.qc.ca

Support and Resources - Melanoma Canada

In this episode of Spotcast, I am joined by Dr Mark Kirchhof, Head of the Division of Dermatology at the University of Ottawa and The Ottawa Hospital.

Dr Kirchhof shares information about all things’ dermatology - speaking on topics like wait times in dermatology, future AI use in dermatology, the Mole Mobile, and much more.

 Resources: 

Sign Petition Now  https://www.change.org/p/take-action-expand-access-to-dermatologic-care-invest-in-specialists-timely-treatment-330818ea-a2bd-45bb-bc8c-dc00d82041fc

Mole Mobile - Mole Mobile

Melanom-What-You-Need-to-Know-Melanoma-Canada.pdf

Support and Resources - Melanoma Canada

In this episode of Spotcast, I’m joined by Allan Buium, who shares his personal melanoma journey. We talk about his diagnosis, the highs and lows of immunotherapy, managing its side effects, and his experience participating in clinical trials. Allan also discusses why talking openly, accepting support, and the outstanding care he has received from BC Cancer have been such important parts of his journey.

Melanoma & Skin Cancer Support Group - Melanoma Canada

Helping You Understand Melanoma - A Patient Guide

2025 inside pages MWYNTK.indd

Immunotherapy: What to Expect & Managing Side Effects

4 Ways to Prioritize Your Mental Health Every Day - World Mental Health Day

In this episode of Spotcast, Melanoma Canada Board Chair Dr. Mario Chevrette is joined by Marie Eve Richard Tougas for our first French episode.

Dans cet épisode de Spotcast, le Dr Mario Chevrette, président du conseil d'administration de Melanoma Canada, reçoit Marie-Ève Richard Tougas pour notre premier épisode en français.

 Melanom-What-You-Need-to-Know-Melanoma-Canada.pdf

Melanoma-Canada-Le-melanoma-ce-que-vous-devez-savoir.pdf

Support and Resources - Melanoma Canada

Accueil - Mela Mobile

The brand – KRABĒO Maillot de bain UV Inc.

La face cachée du soleil : le combat de Sophie Thibault contre le cancer de la peau | Radio-Canada

In this episode of Spotcast, I am joined by Dr Sheila Garland, Clinical Psychologist and Professor of Psychology and Oncology at Memorial University of Newfoundland. 

Dr. Garland conducts psycho-oncology and behavioural sleep medicine research with an increasing emphasis on examining the mechanisms and effectiveness of interventions to improve sleep and other symptoms in cancer survivors. 

Resources: 

Dr Sheila Garland : www.sleephealthwellnesslab.ca

Map of insomnia experts https://www.researchsleep.ca/cbtimap 

Sleep Information: https://www.researchsleep.ca/public 

Book recommendation from Dr Garland: Sink into Sleep https://sinkintosleep.com/about-the-book/

Melanom-What-You-Need-to-Know-Melanoma-Canada.pdf

Support and Resources - Melanoma Canada

In this episode of Spotcast, I’m joined by Liz Zischka, who opens up about her stage III melanoma diagnosis and how it reshaped her life. Transitioning from semi-retirement to making her health her top priority, Liz shares the mindset shifts, practical strategies, and lessons that have helped her navigate this journey.

Currently undergoing immunotherapy, Liz is living by a powerful mantra: Do it. Do it now.

Melanoma & Skin Cancer Support Group - Melanoma Canada

Helping You Understand Melanoma - A Patient Guide

2025 inside pages MWYNTK.indd

Immunotherapy: What to Expect & Managing Side Effects

4 Ways to Prioritize Your Mental Health Every Day - World Mental Health Day

In our first episode of Spotcast, Melanoma Canada’s Podcast Series, Dr. Vanessa Bernstein, Medical Oncologist and Co-Chair of the Canadian Melanoma Conference, joins Falyn Katz, CEO of Melanoma Canada, for an inspiring and insightful conversation.

Dr. Bernstein shares an overview and some highlights from the upcoming conference, reflects on her career in Melanoma and offers newly diagnosis patients some advice.

Resources: 

Melanom-What-You-Need-to-Know-Melanoma-Canada.pdf

Newly Translated Resources - Melanoma Canada

Mole Mobile - Mole Mobile

Support and Resources - Melanoma Canada

20th Canadian Melanoma Conference 2026 - OncologyEducation