Finding Your Way With Ocular Melanoma: A Handbook for Patients and Families Paperback – December 30, 2024

Discover hope, guidance, and expert insights from one of the world’s chief experts on ocular melanoma.For the first time, a comprehensive handbook written by Tara McCannel, MD PhD, a global authority on ocular melanoma, is available to guide patients and families navigating this rare and challenging diagnosis. Dr. Tara McCannel, a veteran ocular oncologist, vitreoretinal surgeon and leading researcher, brings her expertise, compassion, and deep understanding of this disease to provide clarity, actionable advice, and emotional support.In this indispensable resource, you will learn:What ocular melanoma is and how it is diagnosed.Treatment options, from radiation therapy to enucleation, explained in clear, accessible language.How to navigate the emotional journey of living with ocular melanoma.Practical strategies to manage eye health and understand how to be proactive.How to be preventive, proactive and handle the uncertainty of metastasis.Tips to improve emotional and physical health to improve one’s physiology.Whether you are newly diagnosed, a caregiver, or seeking long-term guidance, this book is your trusted companion. With easy-to-understand information, practical tools, and Dr. McCannel’s encouraging tone, you will feel empowered and informed to take control of your health journey wherever you are at.About the AuthorDr. Tara McCannel is a leading ocular oncologist, retinal surgeon, professor, and researcher with over two decades of experience diagnosing and treating patients with ocular melanoma. Driven by her passion for patient care, education, and the life-changing benefits of a holistic approach to health, she created this handbook so that every patient with ocular melanoma might benefit from her patient-focused approach to thriving with ocular melanoma. Read more