Living With Melanoma Symposium: Empowering Patients with the Latest Advances and Support in Melanoma
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Join us for an empowering hybrid symposium — attend in person at the Newman Alumni Center in Coral Gables, FL, or online from anywhere in the country. Registration is required for both options.
The Living With Melanoma Symposium brings together leading experts from the Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center and beyond to share the latest advancements, treatment options, and supportive resources designed to help you navigate your melanoma journey with confidence and hope.
>This free, patient-centered event offers a unique opportunity to:
>Learn about cutting-edge treatments for melanoma, including surgery, systemic therapies, and emerging cell therapies
>Understand the role of specialized procedures like Mohs surgery in melanoma care
>Explore management strategies for advanced and uveal melanoma
>Connect with experts during interactive Q&A sessions to get your questions answered
>Discover valuable patient resources and support networks to help you thrive beyond diagnosis
>Whether you’re newly diagnosed, in active treatment, or a NED (No Evidence of Disease) melanoma survivor, this symposium is designed to provide you with practical knowledge, inspiration, and community support.
Symposium Agenda:
8:30 AM – 9:00 AM
Registration and Breakfast (In-Person Attendees)
9:00 AM – 9:10 AM
Opening and Welcome
Jose Lutzky, MD
Medical Oncologist, Director Cutaneous Oncology Services
Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center
9:10 AM – 9:30 AM
The Role of Mohs for Melanoma
Jennifer Tang, MD
Dermatologist, Associate Professor
Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center
9:30 AM – 9:50 AM
Surgical Management in Melanoma: When Is Systemic Treatment Before Surgery Indicated?
Jessica Crystal, MD
Surgical Oncologist, Assistant Professor
Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center
9:50 AM – 10:10 AM
New & Emerging Treatments for Advanced Melanoma
Meredith McKean, MD, MPH
Medical Oncologist, Director Melanoma and Skin Cancer Research Program
Sarah Cannon Research Institute
10:10 AM – 10:35 AM
Q&A Session
10:35 AM – 10:45 AM
Break
10:45 AM – 11:05 AM
Cell Therapy in Melanoma
Leonel Hernandez-Aya, MD
Medical Oncologist, Associate Professor
Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center
11:05 AM – 11:25 AM
Treatment of Uveal Melanoma
Jose Lutzky, MD
Medical Oncologist, Director Cutaneous Oncology Services
Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center
11:25 AM – 11:30 AM
Patient Resources
Ann Garst Taylor, CVA
Director Community Engagement
AIM at Melanoma
11:30 AM – 12:00 PM
Q&A Session
Registration:
This is a free event, but registration is required for both in-person and virtual attendance.
https://www.aimatmelanoma.org/melanoma-learning-center/symposiums-2/sylvester-comprehensive-cancer-center-sept-13-2025/
The Living With Melanoma Symposium brings together leading experts from the Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center and beyond to share the latest advancements, treatment options, and supportive resources designed to help you navigate your melanoma journey with confidence and hope.
>This free, patient-centered event offers a unique opportunity to:
>Learn about cutting-edge treatments for melanoma, including surgery, systemic therapies, and emerging cell therapies
>Understand the role of specialized procedures like Mohs surgery in melanoma care
>Explore management strategies for advanced and uveal melanoma
>Connect with experts during interactive Q&A sessions to get your questions answered
>Discover valuable patient resources and support networks to help you thrive beyond diagnosis
>Whether you’re newly diagnosed, in active treatment, or a NED (No Evidence of Disease) melanoma survivor, this symposium is designed to provide you with practical knowledge, inspiration, and community support.
Symposium Agenda:
8:30 AM – 9:00 AM
Registration and Breakfast (In-Person Attendees)
9:00 AM – 9:10 AM
Opening and Welcome
Jose Lutzky, MD
Medical Oncologist, Director Cutaneous Oncology Services
Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center
9:10 AM – 9:30 AM
The Role of Mohs for Melanoma
Jennifer Tang, MD
Dermatologist, Associate Professor
Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center
9:30 AM – 9:50 AM
Surgical Management in Melanoma: When Is Systemic Treatment Before Surgery Indicated?
Jessica Crystal, MD
Surgical Oncologist, Assistant Professor
Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center
9:50 AM – 10:10 AM
New & Emerging Treatments for Advanced Melanoma
Meredith McKean, MD, MPH
Medical Oncologist, Director Melanoma and Skin Cancer Research Program
Sarah Cannon Research Institute
10:10 AM – 10:35 AM
Q&A Session
10:35 AM – 10:45 AM
Break
10:45 AM – 11:05 AM
Cell Therapy in Melanoma
Leonel Hernandez-Aya, MD
Medical Oncologist, Associate Professor
Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center
11:05 AM – 11:25 AM
Treatment of Uveal Melanoma
Jose Lutzky, MD
Medical Oncologist, Director Cutaneous Oncology Services
Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center
11:25 AM – 11:30 AM
Patient Resources
Ann Garst Taylor, CVA
Director Community Engagement
AIM at Melanoma
11:30 AM – 12:00 PM
Q&A Session
Registration:
This is a free event, but registration is required for both in-person and virtual attendance.
https://www.aimatmelanoma.org/melanoma-learning-center/symposiums-2/sylvester-comprehensive-cancer-center-sept-13-2025/
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