OncoPharm Melanoma In A Nutshell
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Apr 28, 2022 Dive into the fascinating world of melanoma, exploring its different forms like cutaneous and uveal. Discover the significance of treatment strategies, including surgical resection and immune checkpoint inhibitors. Learn about melanoma's unique patterns of metastasis and the crucial role of the immune system. Don't forget the importance of regular screenings in early detection and management!
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Melanoma's Random Metastasis Pattern
- Melanoma is unique among cancers for its random metastasis patterns, unlike other cancers that follow predictable paths.
- This randomness complicates treatment and monitoring strategies for melanoma patients.
Effective Melanoma Treatments
- About 50% of melanoma patients have a BRAF V600 mutation, making them eligible for targeted BRAF and MEK inhibitors.
- Immune checkpoint inhibitors represent the most effective drugs for melanoma treatment, especially in metastatic cases.
Metastatectomy in Melanoma
- Melanoma is one of few cancers where surgical removal of metastatic lesions (metastatectomy) is pursued.
- Patients with limited metastases can have extended survival, sometimes years with immune checkpoint inhibitors.
