This article provides perspective from medical oncologists on the importance of this supplement from the Melanoma Nursing Initiative. The authors (a) delineate the challenges inherent in addressing adverse event (AE) management with newer melanoma therapies, particularly in the community setting; (...

Background: BRAF/MEK inhibitor therapy improves outcomes in BRAF V600E- and V600K-mutated unresectable or metastatic melanoma. However, these regimens are associated with adverse events (AEs) that may lead to unnecessary drug modifications and discontinuations or potentially serious sequelae. In...

Background: Talimogene laherparepvec (T-VEC) is the first intralesional therapy for melanoma approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. This oncolytic viral immunotherapy has improved outcomes for patients with locoregional recurrent melanoma and is showing promise in combination with...

Background: Targeted therapy and immunotherapy agents for advanced melanoma are associated with novel toxicities. Melanoma clinical nurse consultants (CNCs) provide multifaceted clinical care. Objectives: The objective was to evaluate the type of support, excluding clinic and inpatient care,...