Melanoma central nervous system metastases: current approaches, challenges, and opportunities

Justine V. Cohen, Hussain Tawbi, Kim A. Margolin, Ravi Amravadi, Marcus Bosenberg, Priscilla K. Brastianos, Veronica L. Chiang, John de Groot, Isabella C. Glitza, Meenhard Herlyn, Sheri L. Holmen, Lucia B. Jilaveanu, Andrew Lassman, Stergios Moschos, Michael A. Postow, Reena Thomas, John A. Tsiouris, Patrick Wen, Richard M. White, Timothy TurnhamMichael A. Davies, Harriet M. Kluger

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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 languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)627-642
Number of pages16
JournalPigment Cell and Melanoma Research
Volume29
Issue number6
DOIs
StatePublished - 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

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