Systemic Therapy for Melanoma

Publication Date: August 14, 2023
Last Updated: May 16, 2024

Treatment

Neoadjuvant Systemic Therapy

Cutaneous Melanoma Eligible for Resection

Recommendation 1.1.
Neoadjuvant pembrolizumab (maximum of 3 courses of 200 mg once every 3 weeks) followed by resection and adjuvant pembrolizumab (maximum of 15 courses of 200 mg once every 3 weeks) should be offered to patients with clinical and resectable stage IIIB–IV cutaneous melanoma. ( EB , M, B , S )
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Recommendation 1.2.
Patients with clinical and resectable stage IIIB–IV cutaneous melanoma should be offered or referred for enrollment in clinical trials of neoadjuvant therapy where possible. ( IC , , , S )
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Systemic Therapy for Melanoma

Authoring Organization

American Society of Clinical Oncology