Finding Your Way With Ocular Melanoma

Coming soon! Finding Your Way With Ocular Melanoma, a Handbook for Patients and Families.

If you’ve been recently diagnosed with ocular melanoma, you’ve already been living with this cancer, or are supporting a loved one on this journey, we are here for you. Our mission is to offer educational support, guidance, and answers to the many questions that arise along the way. Through our resources and educational coaching, we aim to help you navigate uncertainties, manage emotions, and take control of your healing.

We believe in giving you the tools and information you need to live your best life—with hope, clarity, and confidence, no matter where you are in your journey. 

Tara A. McCannel MD PhD

NEW: Navigating Ocular Melanoma: 6-Week Guided Support Program

January 5 to February 12, 2025

The goal of this program is this: to help you feel more in control of your journey with ocular melanoma. This diagnosis can feel overwhelming, and there’s often a sense of uncertainty about what to do next, how to process the emotions, and how to plan for the future.

$960.00

Registration closes December 26, 2025

This 6-week experience is designed to address all of that. Over the course of 6 weeks, we’ll meet live on Zoom, twice per week (Monday 10AM PST and Wednesday 11AM PST), for a total of 12 hours together. During that time, you’ll gain more than just information—you’ll gain improved clarity and be able to access practical tools to use well beyond the end of the program.

Here’s what that looks like in practice:

  • You’ll learn how to reduce anxiety and fear, especially around scan results and appointments.

  • You’ll have a space to ask questions, get clear answers, and feel supported—not just by me, but by others in the group who are walking this same path.

  • You’ll develop the skills to process challenging thoughts and emotions so they don’t have power over you.

  • And perhaps most importantly, you’ll walk away with a better plan for navigating the road ahead—so you can feel more prepared and live your best life.

You’ll have tools to help navigate uncertainty, manage anxiety, and help face the unknown with a stronger sense of clarity and confidence. You’ll have skills that you can apply to the rest of your health journey—and even other parts of your life.

- Tara McCannel

Listen

Welcome to Finding Your Way with Ocular Melanoma, a podcast to get you understanding everything there is to know about this rare cancer. Learn about topics that are relevant to you through Tara McCannel’s perspective as an expert and passionate patient advocate.

Watch

Discover these essential videos covering key topics about ocular melanoma. Gain practical insights and reliable information to better understand your diagnosis and manage your journey.

Need More?

Some people may benefit from a more personalized approach, and guidance with unique visual issues, managing uncertainty, or simply having a safe space for support. Coaching sessions with Tara McCannel are available on a limited basis.