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Review
. 2025 Feb 19;17(4):707.
doi: 10.3390/cancers17040707.

Clinical Approaches for the Management of Skin Cancer: A Review of Current Progress in Diagnosis, Treatment, and Prognosis for Patients with Melanoma

Colton Connor  1 , Quinton L Carr  1 , Alisa Sweazy  2 , Kelly McMasters  2 , Hongying Hao  2
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Clinical Approaches for the Management of Skin Cancer: A Review of Current Progress in Diagnosis, Treatment, and Prognosis for Patients with Melanoma

Colton Connor et al. Cancers (Basel). .

Abstract

Melanoma represents a significant public health challenge due to its increasing incidence and potential for metastasis. This review will explore the current clinical approaches to the management of melanoma, focusing on advancements in diagnosis, treatment, and prognosis. Methods for early detection and accurate staging have been enhanced by new diagnostic strategies. Treatment modalities have expanded beyond traditional surgical excision to include targeted therapy and immunotherapy. Prognostic assessment has benefited from the development of novel biomarkers and genetic profiling. This review will highlight the progress made in the multidisciplinary management of melanoma, underscoring the importance of continuous research to improve patient outcomes.

Keywords: diagnosis; melanoma; prognosis; treatment.

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Conflict of interest statement

The authors declare no conflicts of interest.

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Factors that affect melanoma treatment.
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Artificial intelligence in melanoma management.
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