About Us

Who we are
A group of people brought together by Dr. Philip Leming, renowned oncologist specializing in Melanoma who share a passion for eradicating Melanoma as well as informing people about risk factors, prevention and detection of Melanoma.

What we plan to do
Start small, finish big! Melanoma Know More wants to not only to be a source of information and education about Melanoma, but also wants to assist individuals in getting proper screening and provide support for people affected by Melanoma. Melanoma Know More will host social events, prepare Melanoma education materials for adults and children, work with dermatologists on increasing screening opportunities, and participate in community events, attractions and health fairs that will generate awareness about Melanoma. Melanoma Know More is dedicated to this cause and will work tirelessly until no stone is left unturned.

Board Members

Michele Senoma, President

Initially, my involvement with melanoma was to organize a golf outing in memory of my brother. He lived with melanoma for 15 years, but after his life was cut short at the age of 39, I developed a passion to spread the word about this lesser know, yet often preventable, cancer.  My interest has now progressed to communicating the importance of awareness, prevention and detection.

 

Susan Kindel, President-Elect

As a dermatologist and dermatopathologist, I believe we can make a local impact in reducing the incidence of fatal melanoma through education and early detection.

 

Sue Hays, Secretary/Treasurer

Our 21-year-old son was diagnosed with Melanoma in February 2002 and passed away in June of the same year. Early detection of this disease is KEY to survival. Our goal is to spread awareness so everyone can watch for the early warning signs.

 

Lynn Heath, Programs & Services

My eyes were opened to the needs surrounding this cancer when my husband battled melanoma.  EDUCATION IS KEY. We must make a difference

 

Phil Leming, Medical Advisory Chair

As a Hem-Onc physician, I know many lives can be saved or extended through public awareness and education around melanoma. That was the basis of starting MelanomaKnowMore.

 

Cheryl Schornak, Marketing Chair

Nothing has impacted my life, or my family’s, as much as my melanoma diagnosis in 1999. Using my marketing skills to spread awareness and hope has become my passion.

 

Kim Bucher, Member-at-large

I lost my husband of 32 years to melanoma on June 2, 2007, at the age of 57.  After his surgery in 2004 we thought he was given a second chance at life and his goal became “melanoma awareness.”  I am involved with MKM to carry on what he so wanted to do.

 

Scott Fearn, Member-at-large

A native Cincinnatian, I attended Miami University and am employed at Procter and Gamble. I am 38 years old, married, with 2 daughters  In August 2005, I was diagnosed with Stage IIIA melanoma but am currently NED!.  I joined MelanomaKnowMore to serve as a first-hand voice as we raise awareness through education. Additionally, I actively provide inspiration and support to patients impacted by melanoma in the Cincinnati area.

 

Kelly Scanlon Flesch, Member-at-large

I lost my dear brother in March 2005 to melanoma. He was taken much too early at the age of 32 and there isn’t a day that goes by that I don’t think of him. I am deeply committed to MKM’s mission of raising melanoma awareness and prevention in our community, especially in young adults.  If our efforts prove successful in preventing one person from suffering from this disease, I will rest assured that our time was well spent.

 

Brandon O. Fletcher, Member-at-large

I am the Director of Research for The Christ Hospital, which has a strong focus on melanoma.  I am also a cancer survivor and am proud to be a part of MKM.

 

Matt Lake – Member-at-large

Initially, I helped the founding members of MKM obtain its tax exempt status from the IRA.  After seeing the commitment of the board members, I joined the board and hope to do my part to educate others about our mission.

 

Mark Lohmueller , Member-at-large

My involvement with melanoma originally stems from my professional position with Schering-Plough, where I support physicians and nurses who utilize a drug we manufacture for melanoma patients. Because of this position, I understand the devastation that a melanoma diagnosis can bring, and MelanomaKnowMore has given me an opportunity to get more personally involved in its awareness and prevention.

 

Kathy O’Connor, Member-at-large

I have recurrent melanoma. When Dr. Leming, my oncologist, asked me to join MKM, I said “YES!” 

 

Brennan Scanlon , Member-at-large

I never knew what Melanoma was until it impacted my family so deeply…now I'll never forget it. My mission through MKM is to help save lives.

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