title: Causes and treatment of malignant melanoma.
abstract: The incidence of melanoma is rising faster than any other malignancy. As more cases are diagnosed, it is likely that general nurses will come into contact with melanoma patients. This article discusses the identification, treatment and prognosis for this group of patients.
authors: The Christie Foundation Trust, Manchester.
authors: Jackie
authors: J
authors: Hodgetts
mesh_terms: D000911:Antibodies, Monoclonal / Q000627:therapeutic use; D000970:Antineoplastic Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D006801:Humans; D007211:Indoles / Q000627:therapeutic use; D000074324:Ipilimumab; D008545:Melanoma / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology* / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000628:therapy*; D009381:Neoplasms, Radiation-Induced / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000628:therapy*; D024802:Nurse's Role; D009729:Nursing; D009859:Oncology Nursing; D015995:Prevalence; D013449:Sulfonamides / Q000627:therapeutic use; D006113:United Kingdom; D000077484:Vemurafenib; D000078329:Workforce
chemical_list: D000911:Antibodies, Monoclonal; D000970:Antineoplastic Agents; D007211:Indoles; D000074324:Ipilimumab; D013449:Sulfonamides; D000077484:Vemurafenib