My Treatment Approach: Metastatic Melanoma

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Dr. Michael Atkins and Dr. Evan Lipson discuss the state of metastatic melanoma, contemporary and emerging treatment strategies, and break down a specific patient profile. Their conversation touches on the pros and cons of different treatment strategies for newly diagnosed patients as well as second- and third-line treatment strategies. Dr. Atkins and Dr. Lipson also take time to provide their personal experiences, preferences, and thoughts on prospects involving the treatment and management of metastatic melanoma.

The Current State of Metastatic Melanoma

EP. 1: The Current State of Metastatic Melanoma

Michael Atkins, MD;Evan Lipson, MD
April 26th 2022

Dr Evan Lipson provides a brief overview of metastatic melanoma including information on incidence and prognosis. He also covers the current state of biomarker testing for patients recently diagnosed with metastatic melanoma.

First-line and Subsequent Treatment Strategies for Unresectable/Metastatic Melanoma: A Patient Profile

EP. 2: First-line and Subsequent Treatment Strategies for Unresectable/Metastatic Melanoma: A Patient Profile

Michael Atkins, MD;Evan Lipson, MD
April 26th 2022

Dr Michael Atkins and Dr Evan Lipson introduce and discuss a patient with unresectable stage IV metastatic melanoma.

First-line Treatment Strategies for BRAF-Mutant Metastatic Melanoma: Ipilimumab & Nivolumab

EP. 3: First-line Treatment Strategies for BRAF-Mutant Metastatic Melanoma: Ipilimumab & Nivolumab

Michael Atkins, MD;Evan Lipson, MD
May 5th 2022

Dr Michael Atkins and Dr Evan Lipson review data from the DREAMseq trial, which evaluated nivolumab plus ipilimumab, in treatment-naïve patients with BRAFV600-mutated melanoma.

First-line Treatment Strategies for BRAF-Mutant Metastatic Melanoma: BRAF/MEK Inhibitors

EP. 4: First-line Treatment Strategies for BRAF-Mutant Metastatic Melanoma: BRAF/MEK Inhibitors

Michael Atkins, MD;Evan Lipson, MD
May 5th 2022

Experts discuss the use of BRAF and MEK inhibitors as first-line treatments for patients with metastatic melanoma.

First-line Treatment Strategies for BRAF-Mutant Metastatic Melanoma: Unmet Needs

EP. 5: First-line Treatment Strategies for BRAF-Mutant Metastatic Melanoma: Unmet Needs

Michael Atkins, MD;Evan Lipson, MD
May 11th 2022

Dr Michael Atkins and Dr Evan Lipson highlight some of the current unmet needs in the treatment of patients with metastatic melanoma.

Frontline Trials for BRAF-Mutant Metastatic Melanoma: Relatlimab Plus Nivolumab

EP. 6: Frontline Trials for BRAF-Mutant Metastatic Melanoma: Relatlimab Plus Nivolumab

Michael Atkins, MD;Evan Lipson, MD
May 11th 2022

Data from the RELATIVITY-047 trial, which evaluated relatlimab plus nivolumab in untreated, advanced melanoma were reviewed and clinical implications of these data were discussed.

Second-line Treatment Strategies for BRAF-mutant Metastatic Melanoma: Patient Profile Revisited

EP. 7: Second-line Treatment Strategies for BRAF-mutant Metastatic Melanoma: Patient Profile Revisited

Michael Atkins, MD;Evan Lipson, MD
May 17th 2022

Dr Michael Atkins and Dr Evan Lipson revisit the first patient profile to discuss second- and third-line treatment options for patients with metastatic melanoma.

Second-line Treatment Strategies for BRAF-mutant Metastatic Melanoma: Additional Patient Scenarios

EP. 8: Second-line Treatment Strategies for BRAF-mutant Metastatic Melanoma: Additional Patient Scenarios

Michael Atkins, MD;Evan Lipson, MD
May 17th 2022

Dr Michael Atkins and Dr Evan Lipson discuss additional second- and third-line treatment options.

Closing Remarks on the Treatment of Patients With Metastatic Melanoma

EP. 9: Closing Remarks on the Treatment of Patients With Metastatic Melanoma

Michael Atkins, MD;Evan Lipson, MD
May 17th 2022

Experts share closing remarks and provide advice for clinicians treating patients with metastatic melanoma.