What are the treatment options for Melanoma
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Treatment Options for Melanoma
According to the NCCN Guidelines for Patients: Melanoma, your treatment depends mainly on your cancer stage and whether surgery can remove it all.
Main Treatment Approaches
Surgery
- Wide excision (removing the tumor plus surrounding healthy skin)
- Most common treatment for melanoma
- Often the only treatment needed for early-stage cases
Immunotherapy
- Medicines that help your immune system fight cancer cells
- Examples: nivolumab, pembrolizumab
- Used for advanced melanoma
Targeted Therapy
- Medicines that attack specific features of cancer cells
- Example: dabrafenib/trametinib (if you have a BRAF mutation)
- Personalized based on your tumor's characteristics
Radiation Therapy
- High-energy rays that kill cancer cells
- Used for advanced or hard-to-reach melanomas
T-VEC (Talimogene Laherparepvec)
- A special virus injected into melanoma spots
- Kills cancer cells while protecting healthy cells
Chemotherapy
- Cancer-fighting medicines
- Less commonly used for melanoma than other cancers
Supportive Care
- Helps manage side effects and symptoms
- Available alongside any treatment
Your specific treatment plan depends on your stage, tumor characteristics, and overall health. Your oncologist will recommend the best approach for YOUR situation.
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