Uploaded July 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Jack Odell’s journey with ocular cancer began in 2013 when, at a routine eye exam, his doctor noticed a shadow in his eye. That shadow turned out to be uveal melanoma. A retired architect and interior designer, Odell lived an active, fulfilling life before his diagnosis, but he quickly found himself facing a serious vision health challenge. Today — 12 years after his diagnosis and having survived far longer than expected — Odell is grateful for the care he received at UW Medicine and determined to turn his experience into a powerful advocacy platform.
Jack Odell’s journey with ocular cancer began in 2013 when, at a routine eye exam, his doctor noticed a shadow in his eye. That shadow turned out to be uveal melanoma. A retired architect and interior designer, Odell lived an active, fulfilling life before his diagnosis, but he quickly found himself facing a serious vision health challenge. Today — 12 years after his diagnosis and having survived far longer than expected — Odell is grateful for the care he received at UW Medicine and determined to turn his experience into a powerful advocacy platform.
