Learn About Uveal Melanoma

What is the definition of Uveal Melanoma?
Intraocular melanoma is a cancer of the pigment-producing cells (melanocytes) in the middle layer of the eye, called the uveal tract. The uveal tract has 3 main parts: (1) the choroid (the tissue layer filled with blood vessels); (2) the ciliary body (the ring of muscle tissue that changes the size of the pupil and the shape of the lens); and (3) the iris (the colored part of the eye). Most cases of Intraocular melanoma develop in the choroid, called choroidal melanoma. The ciliary body is less commonly a site of origin, and the iris is the least common. Each manifests with different clinical features and symptoms.
What are the alternative names for Uveal Melanoma?
  • Intraocular melanoma
  • Melanoma of the Uvea
  • Uveal melanoma
Who are the top Uveal Melanoma Local Doctors?
Tara A. Mccannel
Elite in Uveal Melanoma
Ophthalmology
Elite in Uveal Melanoma
Ophthalmology

Jules Stein Eye Institute Medical Group

622 W Duarte Rd, Suite 101, 
Arcadia, CA 
Languages Spoken:
English

Tara Mccannel is an Ophthalmologist in Arcadia, California. Dr. Mccannel is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Uveal Melanoma. Her top areas of expertise are Melanoma of the Eye, Uveal Melanoma, Metastatic Uveal Melanoma, Vitrectomy, and Cataract Removal.

Elite in Uveal Melanoma
Elite in Uveal Melanoma

Stanford Health Care

300 Pasteur Dr, 
Stanford, CA 
Languages Spoken:
English

Prithvi Mruthyunjaya is an Ophthalmologist in Stanford, California. Dr. Mruthyunjaya is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Uveal Melanoma. His top areas of expertise are Melanoma of the Eye, Uveal Melanoma, Retinal Detachment, Vitrectomy, and Trabeculectomy.

 
 
 
 
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Richard D. Carvajal
Elite in Uveal Melanoma
Elite in Uveal Melanoma

Northwell Health Center For Advanced Medicine, RJ Zuckerberg Cancer Center

450 Lakeville Road, Entrance B, 
Lake Success, NY 
Languages Spoken:
English
Offers Telehealth

Richard Carvajal is an Oncologist in Lake Success, New York. Dr. Carvajal is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Uveal Melanoma. His top areas of expertise are Metastatic Uveal Melanoma, Uveal Melanoma, Melanoma of the Eye, Melanoma, and Tissue Biopsy.

What are the latest Uveal Melanoma Clinical Trials?
Phase I Dose Escalation Study of Systemically Administered IL13Ra2 Chimeric Antigen Receptor (CAR) T Cells After a Nonmyeloablative Conditioning Regimen in Patients With Metastatic Melanoma and Other Solid Tumors

Summary: This phase I trial studies the side effects and best dose of modified immune cells (IL13Ralpha2 CAR T cells) after a chemotherapy conditioning regimen for the treatment of patients with stage IIIC or IV melanoma or solid tumors that have spread to other places in the body (metastatic). The study agent is called IL13Ralpha2 CAR T cells. T cells are a special type of white blood cell (immune cells) ...

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Published Date: May 02, 2022
Published By: Genetic and Rare Diseases Informnation Center