Melanoma Research Foundation | Debbie Churgai | Activity https://forum.melanoma.org/user/dchurgai/activity/ Activity feed for Debbie Churgai. Mon, 20 Apr 2026 15:22:43 -0400 https://buddypress.org/?v= en-US 30 hourly 2 b5e0b9d774c12b66a6abef66cfb946ed Debbie Churgai started the topic In search of patient from MD Anderson in the forum Cutaneous Melanoma Community https://forum.melanoma.org/forums/topic/in-search-of-patient-from-md-anderson/ Mon, 01 Dec 2025 20:52:52 -0500 The MRF is hosting a virtual patient symposium on December 13th featuring experts from MD Anderson, and we are looking for a patient who would be willing to share their story. I thought it would be especially meaningful to hear from someone who received treatment at MD Anderson.

If you would be interested in sharing your experience in a brief…Read more

]]> d7747ef855acb0585895831f3b23ed76 Debbie Churgai started the topic In search of a patient to share their story - LAG-3 Inhibitors! in the forum General Melanoma Community https://forum.melanoma.org/forums/topic/in-search-of-a-patient-to-share-their-story-lag-3-inhibitors/ Wed, 12 Nov 2025 18:45:18 -0500 We are in search of a patient to share their story during out next Ask the Expert webinar. The webinar is titles “LAG-3 Inhibitors: Exploring a New Path in Melanoma Treatment”.

The MRF hosts educational webinars once a month which always include an expert and a patient. It is very important for us to include the patient voice during these…Read more

]]> 20546eddec74d3e060b7897ab72d0e33 Debbie Churgai started the topic Saint John’s Cancer Institute Patient & Caregiver Symposium in the forum Cutaneous Melanoma Community https://forum.melanoma.org/forums/topic/saint-johns-cancer-institute-patient-caregiver-symposium/ Thu, 06 Nov 2025 15:01:01 -0500 Join the Melanoma Research Foundation (MRF) and Providence Saint John’s Cancer Institute for Together Against Melanoma: An Educational Symposium for Patients and Caregivers from 8:00am – 1:30pm ET on Saturday, November 22, 2025. During this symposium, participants will learn the latest in diagnosis, treatment, and supportive care.

Click here to…Read more

]]> fec3c4d391f2b83ba032d532f829a98b Debbie Churgai started the topic Join Our One-Time Patient Advisory Board on TIL Cell Therapy! in the forum General Melanoma Community https://forum.melanoma.org/forums/topic/join-our-one-time-patient-advisory-board-on-til-cell-therapy/ Fri, 11 Jul 2025 16:08:14 -0400 Join Our One-Time Patient Advisory Board on TIL Cell Therapy!

We’re looking for 10 patients to participate in a special Patient Advisory Board focused on TIL (Tumor-Infiltrating Lymphocyte) Cell Therapy.

Eligibility: You’ve received TIL therapy after FDA approval for melanoma.

Purpose:
We want to hear your voice and learn from your exp…Read more

]]> 1072d5b0d0ca32b342ae20b012a578b4 Debbie Churgai started the topic TIL Cell Therapy Patient Journey in the forum General Melanoma Community https://forum.melanoma.org/forums/topic/til-cell-therapy-patient-journey/ Wed, 09 Oct 2024 22:00:15 -0400 Hello! We are seeking a patient to be a part of a webinar to discuss the TIL Cell patient journey. The webinar will take place Thursday, October 24th at 7 pm ET. You will have 10 minutes to talk. If interested, please reach out to Education@melanoma.org

]]> de10bae94701d177f6ff22b00cefa7c9 Debbie Churgai replied to the topic Cannabis and Cancer webinar in the forum General Melanoma Community https://forum.melanoma.org/forums/topic/cannabis-and-cancer-webinar/#post-280358 Wed, 10 Jul 2024 16:00:31 -0400 Hi Ed, we were actually supposed to have an oncologist join us for the webinar, but they ended up not being able to make it last minute. I agree with you that it would have been very beneficial to the conversation. Hopefully we can create another webinar on the topic with her included.

]]> f7ba47f4cd5164d851a87795e9e1750a Debbie Churgai started the topic Cannabis and Cancer webinar in the forum General Melanoma Community https://forum.melanoma.org/forums/topic/cannabis-and-cancer-webinar/ Mon, 17 Jun 2024 18:08:21 -0400 Want to learn about cannabis and cancer care for melanoma patients? Ask the Expert! Join us June 25 at 7pm ET for an informative discussion featuring Dr. Leah Sera, Associate Professor in the Department of Pharmacy Practice and Science and Program Director for the Master of Science in Medical Cannabis Science and Therapeutics (MCST) program at the…Read more

]]> ac026af1f86295766fef4ee0353c35c8 Debbie Churgai started the topic Melanoma Patient and Caregiver Symposium coming to Chicago! in the forum Cutaneous Melanoma Community https://forum.melanoma.org/forums/topic/melanoma-patient-and-caregiver-symposium-coming-to-chicago/ Wed, 17 Apr 2024 17:24:04 -0400 Attention Chicago Residents! We wanted to inform you about a free educational opportunity in your area for melanoma patients and caregivers. The Melanoma Research Foundation in conjunction with the Lurie Comprehensive Cancer Center of Northwestern University will be hosting Together Against Melanoma: A Patient & Caregiver Symposium focusing on…Read more

]]> f56f1443af409846bf0eadbae961ea10 Debbie Churgai replied to the topic TIL Cell Therapy - free webinar for patients and caregivers in the forum Cutaneous Melanoma Community https://forum.melanoma.org/forums/topic/til-cell-therapy-free-webinar-for-patients-and-caregivers/#post-280171 Tue, 16 Apr 2024 14:58:46 -0400 Yes! It is available on our Learning Platform: https://learn.melanoma.org/

As well as our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_z1gk31x684

]]> f93c85db7f465ef5856edd6b58f16b55 Debbie Churgai started the topic TIL Cell Therapy - free webinar for patients and caregivers in the forum Cutaneous Melanoma Community https://forum.melanoma.org/forums/topic/til-cell-therapy-free-webinar-for-patients-and-caregivers/ Mon, 18 Mar 2024 18:50:14 -0400 Join the MRF on Tuesday, March 19 at 7:00pm ET for an informative discussion featuring Dr. Allison Betof Warner, Director of the Melanoma Program at the Stanford Cancer Institute and melanoma survivor and patient advocate Jamie Tomasko. This webinar will give you a deep dive look into TIL Cell Therapy, the newest groundbreaking treatment for…Read more

]]> 934308f25d4f7e8be7d4f0ecb6e3939b Debbie Churgai started the topic TIL Cell Therapy - seeking patient speaker in the forum Cutaneous Melanoma Community https://forum.melanoma.org/forums/topic/til-cell-therapy-seeking-patient-speaking/ Wed, 06 Mar 2024 16:26:50 -0500 Hello, I am the Education Program Manager at the MR. In case any of you have not heard, on February 16 the FDA announced the approval of TIL therapy or AMTAGVI™ the first cellular therapy indicated for the treatment of adult patients with cutaneous melanoma that is unable to be removed with surgery or has spread to other parts of the body that…Read more

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