作者: Paul Lorigan , Raffaele Califano , Ruth Board , Aidalena Abidin , Louise Carter
DOI: 10.5772/19168
关键词: Clinical research 、 Intensive care medicine 、 Medicine 、 Clinical trial 、 Vemurafenib 、 Treatment options 、 Melanoma 、 Ipilimumab
摘要: After more than 20 years of little improvement in the outcome for patients with malignant melanoma despite a huge international effort spanning basic and clinical research, last 2 have shown significant steps forward treatment options. This year has seen one new drug (Ipilimumab) being licensed second (vemurafenib) submitted approval. chapter focuses on key trials 5 years, gives an indication challenges ahead to ensure optimal use these effective therapies.