Melanoma A Modern Multidisciplinary Approach
This text serves as a very useful clinical guide and realistic approach to the clinical management of melanoma. Primary care physicians, specialists from varying areas of medical practice and numerous other healthcare providers will find this text to be q
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Melanoma
Adam I. Riker Editor
Melanoma A Modern Multidisciplinary Approach
Editor Adam I. Riker Louisiana State University New Orleans Louisiana USA
ISBN 978-3-319-78309-3 ISBN 978-3-319-78310-9 (eBook) https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-78310-9 Library of Congress Control Number: 2018944122 © Springer International Publishing AG, part of Springer Nature 2018 This work is subject to copyright. All rights are reserved by the Publisher, whether the whole or part of the material is concerned, specifically the rights of translation, reprinting, reuse of illustrations, recitation, broadcasting, reproduction on microfilms or in any other physical way, and transmission or information storage and retrieval, electronic adaptation, computer software, or by similar or dissimilar methodology now known or hereafter developed. The use of general descriptive names, registered names, trademarks, service marks, etc. in this publication does not imply, even in the absence of a specific statement, that such names are exempt from the relevant protective laws and regulations and therefore free for general use. The publisher, the authors and the editors are safe to assume that the advice and information in this book are believed to be true and accurate at the date of publication. Neither the publisher nor the authors or the editors give a warranty, express or implied, with respect to the material contained herein or for any errors or omissions that may have been made. The publisher remains neutral with regard to jurisdictional claims in published maps and institutional affiliations. Printed on acid-free paper This Springer imprint is published by the registered company Springer International Publishing AG part of Springer Nature. The registered company address is: Gewerbestrasse 11, 6330 Cham, Switzerland
Preface
This book has been a labor of love, really beginning with my surgical oncology fellowship at the National Cancer Institute, Surgery Branch, under the leadership of Dr. Steven Rosenberg. During this time, we learned just about every aspect of treating melanoma, from the treatment of the primary and locoregional recurrence to the treatment of widespread metastatic disease with various forms of immunotherapy. I have been interested in this formidable cancer ever since this time, incorporating the management of melanoma into my clinical practice for almost two decades now. I remain an “immunotherapist” at heart, still asking basic questions about our immune system and how we can maximize our own bodies potential to fight cancer. My impetus for writing this book has been the rapidity of progress and change in how we currently manage melanoma, further highlighted by the impressive recent advances in our treatment paradigm for treating metastatic melanoma with immunotherapy. Many of you have likely participated as an investigator of basic science and translational research, clinical trials, and the immunotherapy of melanoma. Others may find this book useful as a nice overview of melanoma and its current overall manage
