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Chinese Journal of Clinical Pharmacology and Therapeutics ›› 2025, Vol. 30 ›› Issue (6): 849-857.doi: 10.12092/j.issn.1009-2501.2025.06.015

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Advances in (neo) adjuvant therapy for resectable high-risk malignant melanoma

YANG Yongting1,2,3,4, HAN Shuxin1, KANG Xiaojing2,3,4   

  1. 1 Xinjiang Key Laboratory of Biological Resources and Genetic Engineering, Colege of Life Science &Technology,Xinjiang University, Urumqi 830046, Xinjiang, China; 2 Department of Dermatology and Venereology, People's Hospital of Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, Urumqi 830001, Xinjiang, China; 3 Xinjiang Clinical Research Center for Dermatology and Venereology, Urumqi 830001, Xinjiang, China; 4 Xinjiang Key Laboratory of Dermatology Research, Urumqi 830001, Xinjiang, China
  • Received:2024-09-11 Revised:2024-11-07 Online:2025-06-26 Published:2025-06-09

Abstract:

Malignant melanoma represents a highly aggressive form of skin cancer. At present, surgical resection remains the primary treatment modality for the majority of patients diagnosed with this condition. However, the five-year disease-free survival rate for high-risk melanoma patients undergoing surgery alone ranges from 40% to 60%. The implementation of preoperative and postoperative (neo) adjuvant therapies has been demonstrated to diminish recurrence rates and improve survival outcomes for high-risk surgical patients. Consequently, various (neo) adjuvant treatments for melanoma-including radiotherapy, biochemotherapy, immunotherapy, and targeted therapy-have been the subject of extensive research in recent years. This review aims to summarize the latest advancements in (neo) adjuvant therapies for resectable high-risk melanoma patients, with the objective of providing an effective (neo) adjuvant therapy strategy that may improve patient survival and overall prognosis.

Key words: melanoma, radiotherapy, biochemotherapy, immunotherapy, target therapy

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