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Update on advanced melanoma treatments: small molecule targeted therapy, immunotherapy, and future combination therapies

verfasst von: Andrew Kwong, Martina Sanlorenzo, Klemens Rappersberger, Igor Vujic

Erschienen in: Wiener Medizinische Wochenschrift | Ausgabe 13-14/2019

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Summary

Early stage melanomas can achieve remarkable outcomes with surgery alone, but stage IV metastatic melanoma requires significant intervention and has poor outcomes. Here we present evidence on the latest advances in melanoma treatment, discuss the scientific concepts behind new therapies, and analyze the potential of future treatment combinations.

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Titel: Update on advanced melanoma treatments: small molecule targeted therapy, immunotherapy, and future combination therapies
verfasst von: Andrew Kwong
Martina Sanlorenzo
Klemens Rappersberger
Igor Vujic
Publikationsdatum: 13.01.2017
Verlag: Springer Vienna
Erschienen in: Wiener Medizinische Wochenschrift / Ausgabe 13-14/2019
Print ISSN: 0043-5341
Elektronische ISSN: 1563-258X
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s10354-016-0535-1

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