Updates to the Management of Cutaneous Melanoma

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The systemic therapeutic landscape for cutaneous melanoma continues to evolve, with numerous diverse options currently available. Several clinical trials have resulted in approvals from the FDA and subsequent revisions to the NCCN Guidelines, which reflect the most up-to-date, evidence-based data relating to the evaluation and management of these malignant neoplasms. Combination checkpoint blockades, anti–PD-1 and anti–CTLA-4 monotherapies, and mutation-directed therapies are among the NCCN-recommended approaches across the neoadjuvant, first-line, and later-line settings. Tumor-infiltrating lymphocyte therapy, a recent addition in the later-line setting, may mark a new era in the management of metastatic disease.

Disclosures: Dr. Johnson has disclosed serving as a scientific advisor for AstraZeneca, Bristol Myers Squibb, Merck & Co., Inc., Mosaic Biosciences, Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation, Pfizer Inc., Targovax AS, and Teiko.bio; and receiving grant/research support from Bristol Myers Squibb and Incyte Corporation.

Correspondence: Douglas B. Johnson, MD, MSCI, Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center, 2220 Pierce Avenue, 777 Preston Research Building, Nashville, TN 37232. Email: douglas.b.johnson@vumc.org
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