Current M.D. Anderson Research Protocols

Ocular Melanomas: Uveal Melanoma

M.D. Anderson is conducting studies dealing with serologic tumor markers for detection of early metastasis in uveal melanomas and genetic and molecular characteristics of individual tumors that may predict outcome. The Melanoma Medical Oncology Department at M.D. Anderson is currently recruiting patients with metastatic choroidal melanomas to participate in several clinical trials available within that department. For more information or to schedule an appointment, please call (713) 794-1247 or the new patient referral line: 1 (800)392-1611.

Ocular Melanomas: Conjunctival Melanomas

M.D. Anderson is currently enrolling patients with primary or recurrent conjunctival melanoma without clinical evidence of regional or distant metastasis in a study which looks at the role of sentinel lymph node mapping and biopsy for these tumors. Identification of patients who may harbor occult lymph node metastasis via this technique can lead to earlier initiation of adjuvant biochemotherapy and potentially longer survival. For more information or to schedule an appointment, please call (713) 794-1247 or the new patient referral line: 1 (800) 392-1611.