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Treatment options for advanced melanoma
Treatment options for advanced melanoma
Deciding on treatment for advanced melanoma can be difficult, particularly as you may have so much on your mind already. Dr Ricky Frazer provides a short overview of the different options in this video. Always talk to your care team for individualised support and personal medical advice. 

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Summary of key points

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Treatment goals are to stop the tumour from growing for a time (or reducing its size, if possible), to keep cancer-related symptoms under control, to maintain quality of life, and to try and keep the cancer from spreading further

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Generally, advanced melanoma cannot be cured, but in the last decade, treatments have changed significantly, and there are options that can be effective in helping some people with advanced melanoma live longer

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Learning about your options can help you make decisions on what's right for you. You can ask your care team about the potential benefits or side effects of different medicines

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Your care team can help you make these important decisions and talk about your options in more detail. Make sure you talk to your care team if you need personal medical advice

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This content has been developed and fully funded by Bristol Myers Squibb. Created in collaboration with patients, healthcare professionals and melanoma charities.

This content has been developed and fully funded by Bristol Myers Squibb
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