Melanoma

In an interview, Vincent Law, of Moffitt Cancer Center, discussed a new study that offers hope for patients with melanoma brain metastasis.

The FDA has received a biologics license application submission for RP1 plus nivolumab in patients with PD-1 inhibitor–exposed melanoma.

Meredith McKean, MD, MPH, discussed findings from a longer-term follow-up study evaluating fianlimab plus cemiplimab for the treatment of metastatic melanoma.

During a Case-Based Roundtable® event, Ahmad Tarhini, MD, PhD, discussed the indirect comparison of ipilimumab plus nivolumab and nivolumab/relatlimab in advanced melanoma in the second article of a 2-part series.

TH17 cells may be a potential biomarker to predict the risk of immune-related adverse events in patients with metastatic melanoma receiving the combination therapy of nivolumab, ipilimumab, and tocilizumab.

During a Case-Based Roundtable® event, Ahmad Tarhini, MD, PhD, discussed the 2024 update to the RELATIVITY-047 trial in advanced melanoma in the first article of a 2-part series.

Fianlimab combined with cemiplimab demonstrated persistent and significant clinical activity in patients with advanced melanoma, regardless of LAG-3 or PD-L1 expression.

Atezolizumab following vemurafenib and cobimetinib shows improved overall survival in BRAF V600–positive melanoma, but not statistically significant.

Long-term findings from KEYNOTE-006, a phase 3 trial, support pembrolizumab as a standard-of-care for patients with advanced melanoma.

Nivolumab, alone or with ipilimumab, significantly improved 10-year overall and melanoma-specific survival vs ipilimumab alone in advanced melanoma, according to final phase 3 CheckMate 067 trial data.

RP1 with nivolumab treatment for patients with melanoma after progression on anti–PD-1 offers durable responses and a favorable safety profile, as shown in the IGNYTE study.

The novel agent VMT01 is designed to target and deliver 212Pb to MC1R-expressing tumors like metastatic melanoma.

IBI363 has earned fast track designation from the FDA for the treatment of previously treated unresectable advanced melanoma.

This designation follows the fast track designation that was granted to OBX-115 for the same indication in July 2024.

The investigational mRNA therapy BNT111 plus cemiplimab showed better overall response rates compared with historical controls in patients with stage III/IV melanoma refractory to anti-PD-(L)1 therapy.

During a Case-Based Roundtable® event, Michael A. Postow, MD, discussed an indirect treatment comparison of nivolumab plus relatlimab vs nivolumab plus ipilimumab in patients with advanced melanoma in the second article of a 2-part series.

A new study suggests a short course of immunotherapy before surgery may significantly improve outcomes in patients with high-risk melanoma.

A fast track designation has been granted to OBX-115, a TIL cell therapy for the potential treatment of patients with advanced melanoma.

Douglas B. Johnson, MD, MSCI, offers a comprehensive exploration of the nuances for using neoadjuvant therapy, addressing various treatment combinations, along with recommendations for first-line systemic therapy.

Nikhil Khushalani, MD, discussed a phase 3 study investigating fianlimab plus cemiplimab vs nivolumab and relatlimab for the treatment of patients with advanced melanoma.

During a Case-Based Roundtable® event, Michael A. Postow, MD, reviewed the use of nivolumab plus relatlimab for patients with advanced melanoma in the first article of a 2-part series.

Combining encorafenib/binimetinib before nivolumab/ipilimumab did not improve progression-free survival in BRAF V600E/K+ metastatic melanoma.

Over 8 years, dabrafenib and trametinib showed improved survival vs placebo in stage III melanoma, but overall and melanoma-specific benefits were not statistically significant.

Jose Lutzky, MD, discussed the promise of tumor infiltrating lymphocyte therapy for difficult-to-treat advanced melanoma.

For Melanoma and Skin Cancer Awareness Month, Nayoung Lee, MD, discussed evolving paradigms in skin cancer diagnosis and prevention.

The phase 3 KeyVibe-010 study will discontinue the coformulation of pembrolizumab and vibostolimab treatment for high-risk melanoma due to futility.

A study found that treatment with HEPZATO KIT showed a promising response rate of 36.3% for patients with unresectable metastatic uveal melanoma.

May 6, 2024, is Melanoma Monday. In this article, Niroshana Anandasabapathy, MD, PhD, explores how advancements in detection and treatment are improving the fight against melanoma.

Jeff Yorio, MD, discussed the unmet needs among patients with melanoma and plans for a phase 3 study assessing an mRNA vaccine.

Lifileucel's FDA approval marks a breakthrough in melanoma treatment, offering hope with promising antitumor activity. While its potential extends to various solid tumors, challenges persist.