Melanoma Treatment Guidelines Handout

The treatment protocol for melanoma typically involves surgical excision of the main tumor, followed by additional therapies such as adjuvant therapy, immunotherapy, targeted therapy, or radiation process, depending on the stage and extent of the disease.

The most effective treatment for melanoma depends on various factors including the stage of the disease, the presence of specific genetic mutations, and individual patient characteristics. Immunotherapy and targeted therapy have shown significant efficacy in treating advanced melanoma.

Chemotherapy is generally not the first-line treatment for melanoma. It is primarily reserved for patients with advanced meta static melanoma who have not responded to other treatment options such as immunotherapy or targeted therapy.