[Melanoma]

Nihon Rinsho. 2017 Feb;75(2):216-220.
[Article in Japanese]

Abstract

Since 2011, several effective drugs for patients with metastatic melanoma, including the BRAF inhibitors, the MEK inhibitors and the immune checkpoint inhibitors, have been ap- proved. Ipilimumab, nivolumab and the combination have shown response rates of 10-20%, 20-40% and up to 60% and a median progression-free survival of 2, 7 and 12 months, respec- tively. The management of immune related toxicities is keypoint for adequate use of these agents.

MeSH terms

  • Humans
  • Immunotherapy
  • Ipilimumab / therapeutic use
  • Melanoma / immunology*
  • Melanoma / therapy
  • Nivolumab / therapeutic use

Substances

  • Ipilimumab
  • Nivolumab