Treatment of melanoma may consist of surgery, immunotherapy, chemotherapy and precision cancer medicines.

The addition of immunotherapy to a BRAF and MEK Inhibitor appears to delay melanoma progression and prolong survival

Treatment of Stage IV Melanoma Cancer

Opdivo anti-PD-1 immunotherapy can be used to treat both stage III and more advanced melanoma.

5 year follow up continues to demonstrate Yervoy + Opdivo superiority-better understanding of side effects is emerging.

Genomic testing should be performed in all patients-precision medicines reduce recurrences and prolong survival.

Changes in Moles Add to Criteria of Early Detection of Melanoma

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