Radiotherapy for distant melanoma metastases Book Section
| Authors: | Hong, A. M.; Barker, C. A.; Balch, C. M.; Atkins, M. B.; Garbe, C.; Gershenwald, J. E.; Halpern, A. C.; Kirkwood, J. M.; McArthur, G. A.; Thompson, J. F.; Sober, A. J. |
| Article/Chapter Title: | Radiotherapy for distant melanoma metastases |
| Abstract: | Radiation therapy (RT) is an important treatment option for patients with metastatic melanoma. RT can provide beneficial palliation for metastatic disease at sites including the brain, bones, spine, and soft tissues. Recent advances in RT techniques such as stereotactic body RT have led to improved precision in treatment delivery, allowing higher dose within the target volume while sparing surrounding normal tissue. This chapter will discuss indications for RT in stage 4 melanoma and the synergy of combining RT with targeted therapy and immune check point inhibitors. © Springer Nature Switzerland AG 2020. |
| Book Title: | Cutaneous Melanoma. 6th ed |
| Volume: | 1-2 |
| ISBN: | 978-3-030-05068-9 |
| Publisher: | Springer |
| Publication Place: | Cham, Switzerland |
| Date Published: | 2020-01-01 |
| Start Page: | 1403 |
| End Page: | 1420 |
| Language: | English |
| DOI: | 10.1007/978-3-030-05070-2_31 |
| PROVIDER: | scopus |
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| Notes: | This chapter can be found under "Part VII Management of Distant Metastases" -- Source: Scopus |
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