Abstract
Melanoma central nervous system metastases are increasing, and the challenges presented by this patient population remain complex. In December 2015, the Melanoma Research Foundation and the Wistar Institute hosted the First Summit on Melanoma Central Nervous System (CNS) Metastases in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Here, we provide a review of the current status of the field of melanoma brain metastasis research; identify key challenges and opportunities for improving the outcomes in patients with melanoma brain metastases; and set a framework to optimize future research in this critical area.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 627-642 |
Number of pages | 16 |
Journal | Pigment Cell and Melanoma Research |
Volume | 29 |
Issue number | 6 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Nov 1 2016 |
Keywords
- brain metastasis
- clinical trials
- experimental models
- leptomeningeal disease
- tumor microenvironment
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- General Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology
- Oncology
- Dermatology