Standardizing MUM Surveillance: COOG Panel Discussion | The Eye Believe Podcast
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Show Notes
In this special episode of the Eye Believe Podcast, we bring together six leading experts to discuss newly established consensus guidelines for metastatic uveal melanoma (MUM) surveillance.
Through a modified Delphi panel led by the Collaborative Ocular Oncology Group (COOG), 41 experts from more than 25 centers worked to create standardized surveillance recommendations in an area where high-level evidence remains limited.
Joining us for this conversation are:
Dr. Sunandana Chandra
Dr. Juan Alban
Dr. Meredith McKean
Dr. Jose Lutzky
Dr. Scott Walter
Dr. Sanjay Chandrasekaran
Together, they break down:
-How the Delphi process was used to achieve expert consensus
-Why risk-stratified surveillance (including molecular markers like GEP and PRAME, chromosomal findings, and clinical tumor features) is central to these recommendations
-How standardized monitoring can improve early detection of metastatic disease
-The importance of balancing surveillance benefits with potential risks and patient burden
This panel represents a major step forward in aligning care practices and providing clearer guidance for patients and providers navigating metastatic risk in uveal melanoma.
Whether you are a patient, caregiver, or clinician, this episode offers valuable insight into how expert collaboration is shaping the future of uveal melanoma care.