| Literature DB >> 21788973 |
Vernon K Sondak1, Lawrence E Flaherty.
Abstract
Recently published phase III trials involving interleukin-2, ipilimumab and vemurafenib redefine 'standard-of-care' for metastatic melanoma and demonstrate improved survival compared with dacarbazine. All three therapies are potential first-line options for patients with metastatic melanoma, with optimal treatment strategies evolving based on tumor mutation status, disease burden, performance status and comorbidities.Entities:
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Year: 2011 PMID: 21788973 DOI: 10.1038/nrclinonc.2011.119
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Nat Rev Clin Oncol ISSN: 1759-4774 Impact factor: 66.675