Lee RJ, Ul-Ain-Tariq N, Fusi A, Bowyer S, Lorigan P. The role of chemotherapy in the modern management of melanoma.
Melanoma Manag 2014;
1:173-184. [PMID:
30190822 PMCID:
PMC6094611 DOI:
10.2217/mmt.14.20]
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Abstract
The last 4 years have seen dramatic changes in the treatment of advanced melanoma, largely based on advances in targeted therapy and immunotherapy. This article examines the role of chemotherapy in the modern management of melanoma. We examine the evidence for promising new agents and discuss their position in the sequencing of treatment options for patients with advanced disease. In addition, we discuss the combination of chemotherapy with targeted treatments and immune therapies. Finally, we discuss future areas of research for ensuring that we maximize the potential of all agents available to us and identify new, effective treatments.
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