Eye Connect Podcast

At Ocular Melanoma UK, we know how powerful it can be to hear from people with connected experiences. Eye Connect is our podcast bringing together real stories, expert insight and practical support from across the ocular melanoma community.

Through open conversations with patients, families, clinicians and researchers, we explore the challenges people face and the progress being made, helping people feel more informed, supported and connected.

Listen to Eye Connect on Spotify

Building a community

Listen to the first episode of EyeConnect and hear how Ocular Melanoma UK began.

Jo Gumbs shares her personal connection to ocular melanoma and the story behind founding Ocular Melanoma UK in 2009.

She reflects on the charity’s work supporting patients and families, advocating for new treatments, and building a community so no one faces ocular melanoma alone.

Why listen to Eye Connect?

Amplify Voices – Hear from patients and survivors as they share their journeys with honesty and courage.
Connect & Support – Reduce isolation and feel part of a supportive community of shared experiences.
Learn & Grow – Access expert interviews on treatment, recovery, nutrition, mental health, and wellbeing.
Strengthen OMUK’s Mission – By tuning in, you’re helping raise awareness, boost engagement, and support vital work.

Who It’s For

Eye Connect is for:

Patients and survivors
Families and carers
Healthcare professionals
Supporters and donors
Anyone curious to learn more about this rare cancer

What To Expect

Episodes explore topics including:

diagnosis and treatment
life during and after treatment
emotional wellbeing
research and new treatments
personal stories from the community

Listen, Subscribe & Share

You can listen to Eye Connect on Spotify or through the OMUK website.

If you find an episode helpful, please subscribe and share it with others. Every listen helps more people affected by ocular melanoma feel supported and connected.