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Precision Medicine and PET/Computed Tomography in Melanoma.

Authors :
Mena E
Sanli Y
Marcus C
Subramaniam RM
Source :
PET clinics [PET Clin] 2017 Oct; Vol. 12 (4), pp. 449-458. Date of Electronic Publication: 2017 Jul 14.
Publication Year :
2017

Abstract

Recent advances in genomic profiling and sequencing of melanoma have provided new insights into the development of the basis for molecular biology to more accurately subgroup patients with melanoma. The development of novel mutation-targeted and immunomodulation therapy as a major component of precision oncology has revolutionized the management and outcome of patients with metastatic melanoma. PET imaging plays an important role in noninvasively assessing the tumor biological behavior, to guide individualized treatment and assess response to therapy. This review summarizes the recent genomic discoveries in melanoma in the era of targeted therapy and their implications for functional PET imaging.<br /> (Published by Elsevier Inc.)

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
1879-9809
Volume :
12
Issue :
4
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
PET clinics
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
28867115
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cpet.2017.05.002