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Oncology Service
The Physicians
Jerry A. Shields, M.D.
Carol Lally Shields, M.D.
Arman Mashayekhi, M.D.
Sara A. Lally, M.D.
Aparna Ramasubramanian, M.D.
Carlos Bianciotto, M.D.
Britt J. Parvus, M.D.
Anatomy of the Eye
Malignant Melanoma of Eye
• What is Melanoma
• Examination
• Diagnosis
• Treatment
- Laser Photocoagulation
- Transpupillary Thermotherapy
- Plaque Radiotherapy
- Local Resection
- Enucleation
- Orbital Exenteration
- Combination Methods
• Prognosis
Ocular Prosthesis
Future Appointments
Melanoma Dictionary
Research
Funding
Frequently Asked Questions
Pearls for Patients
Worthwhile Websites
Financial Support
References
Ocular Oncology Websites
malignantmelanomainfo.com
retinoblastomainfo.com
eyecancerinfo.com
eyecancerbook.com
etrf.org
fighteyecancer.com
215] 928.3105

WINNING THE BATTLE OF LIFE AND SIGHT


Worthwhile websites Support and informational societies, foundations, and books






Melanoma information in medical textbooks and medical websites

Ocular Oncology Service, Wills Eye Institute
www.eyecancerinfo.com

Atlas of Intraocular Tumors
by Shields and Shields
www.eyecancerbook.com

Diagnosis and Management of
Intraocular Tumors
by Shields and Shields
www.amazon.com



Melanoma donations
and research


Eye Tumor Research Foundation www.etrf.org
PO Box 832
Philadelphia, PA 19105-0832
(215) 928-3105

T-shirts, sweatshirts, hats, tote bags, and other items available for purchase.

Inscribed on each item is
“Support eye cancer research”.
Proceeds go directly to retinoblastoma research.

American Cancer Society www.cancer.org
(800) 227-2345

National Federation of the Blind
www.nfb.org
(410) 659-9314

National Association for the
Visually Handicapped

www.navh.org
(888) 205-5951

National Eye Institute
www.nei.nih.gov
(301) 496-5248

A Singular View. Seeing with One Eye www.amazon.com







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