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A 3D Organotypic Melanoma Spheroid Skin Model
Published on: May 18, 2018
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Management of melanoma
Pippa Corrie1, Mirela Hategan2, Kate Fife2
1Cambridge Cancer Centre, Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (Addenbrooke's Hospital), Cambridge CB2 0QQ, UK pippa.corrie@addenbrookes.nhs.uk.
British Medical Bulletin
|September 6, 2014
Summary
Early diagnosis and integrated management are crucial for melanoma patients, especially with rising global incidence. Advances in systemic therapies like targeted agents and immunotherapies offer survival gains, necessitating proactive multidisciplinary care.
Area of Science:
- Oncology
- Dermatology
- Cancer Biology
Background:
- Melanoma is a curable cancer, but 20% of patients develop advanced disease.
- Rising global incidence necessitates improved management strategies.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review current understanding and management of melanoma.
- To highlight the need for integrated, multidisciplinary approaches.
Main Methods:
- Literature review of PubMed references on melanoma research and treatment.
Main Results:
- Melanoma incidence is rapidly increasing worldwide.
- Effective treatments include surgery, molecular targeted therapies, and immunotherapies.
- Early diagnosis and multidisciplinary interventions are essential.
Conclusions:
- Molecular factors increasingly guide melanoma treatment decisions.
- Screening, surveillance, and patient education are vital for improved outcomes.
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