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Aug 18, 2025, 12:00 AM

Evaluation of nivolumab and ipilimumab for the treatment of resectable stage III melanoma: Improved outlook for patients with Stage III melanoma

Introduction: Twenty years ago, surgery was the centerpiece of treatment for cutaneous melanoma, including for resectable stage III and IV patients. The arrival of effective systemic therapies in the…

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Clinicopathologic gene expression profile (CP-GEP) model can reduce number of unnecessary SLNBs performed

Context & aim:  Sentinel lymph node biopsy (SLNB) is an invasive procedure that detects microscopic nodal metastasis, crucial for accurate staging and optimal management. In melanoma, most patients wh…

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Outcomes of pembrolizumab in advanced melanoma by age and sex

Background: Immune checkpoint inhibitors are standard treatment for advanced melanoma. Pembrolizumab (programmed cell death-1 inhibitor) monotherapy is recommended as first-line treatment. However, r…

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