Melanoma Dec. 2016

To best help the melanoma community, the FDA must not only approve medications, but also focus on cancer prevention.

Immunotherapy agents have their own set of side effects, and managing them quickly and efficiently is key.

WITH THREE “CHECKPOINT-INHIBITING” IMMUNOTHERAPIES NOW FDA-approved for the treatment of melanoma, we all need to be attuned to the unique grouping of side effects that can arise when patients take these medications.

Checking skin with a trained partner can help to identify suspicious moles that may be skin cancer.

A tiny fraction of melanoma is inherited.

Even in winter and cold climates, you need to protect your skin from the sun’s ultraviolet rays which can lead to cancer.

Growing scientific insights have led to the swift development of treatments for advanced melanoma, leaving doctors to iron out details about their application.