Recent Advances in the Treatment of Melanoma

Advances in Melanoma Treatment The incidence of melanoma has increased, but mortality has declined with improved management. Sentinel-node sampling has reduced morbidity associated with staging surgery, and treatment of advanced disease has improved with the use of targeted therapy and checkpoint immunotherapy.

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Improvements in management have led to increased survival rates for melanoma, with advances such as sentinel-node sampling and targeted therapy reducing morbidity and enhancing treatment outcomes for advanced disease.