Combination therapy for metastatic melanoma: a pharmacist's role, drug interactions & complementary alternative therapies.

IF 1 Q4 ONCOLOGY

Melanoma Management Pub Date : 2018-06-19 eCollection Date: 2018-06-01 DOI:10.2217/mmt-2017-0026

Gabriel Gazzé

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Abstract

The incidence of metastatic melanoma has been increasing dramatically over the last decades. Yet, there have been many new innovative therapies, such as targeted therapies and checkpoint inhibitors, which have made progress in survival for these patients. The oncology pharmacist is part of the healthcare team and can help in optimizing these newer therapies. There will be discussion about combination therapies, the oncology pharmacist's role, and issues at the core of his interest, such as drug interactions and complementary and alternative therapies.

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转移性黑色素瘤的联合疗法：药剂师的角色、药物相互作用和补充替代疗法。

过去几十年来，转移性黑色素瘤的发病率急剧上升。然而，许多新的创新疗法，如靶向疗法和检查点抑制剂，已在提高这些患者的生存率方面取得了进展。肿瘤药剂师是医疗团队的一部分，可以帮助优化这些新疗法。我们将讨论综合疗法、肿瘤药剂师的角色以及他感兴趣的核心问题，如药物相互作用和补充及替代疗法。

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Melanoma Management ONCOLOGY-

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5.10

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13 weeks

期刊介绍： Skin cancer is on the rise. According to the World Health Organization, 132,000 melanoma skin cancers occur globally each year. While early-stage melanoma is usually relatively easy to treat, once disease spreads prognosis worsens considerably. Therefore, research into combating advanced-stage melanoma is a high priority. New and emerging therapies, such as monoclonal antibodies, B-RAF and KIT inhibitors, antiangiogenic agents and novel chemotherapy approaches hold promise for prolonging survival, but the search for a cure is ongoing. Melanoma Management publishes high-quality peer-reviewed articles on all aspects of melanoma, from prevention to diagnosis and from treatment of early-stage disease to late-stage melanoma and metastasis. The journal presents the latest research findings in melanoma research and treatment, together with authoritative reviews, cutting-edge editorials and perspectives that highlight hot topics and controversy in the field. Independent drug evaluations assess newly approved medications and their role in clinical practice. Key topics covered include: Risk factors, prevention and sun safety education Diagnosis, staging and grading Surgical excision of melanoma lesions Sentinel lymph node biopsy Biological therapies, including immunotherapy and vaccination Novel chemotherapy options Treatment of metastasis Prevention of recurrence Patient care and quality of life.