How is melanoma treated with radiation therapy?

Expert Video - How is melanoma treated with radiation therapy?

Jeffrey Weber, MD, PhD, describes stereotactic radiosurgery, or SRS, to treat melanoma that has spread to the brain.

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Animation - Treating Melanoma

Slide Show - Treating Melanoma

Expert Videos

1. What are the main treatment options for melanoma?

2. How is melanoma treated with surgery?

3. How is melanoma treated with immunotherapy?

4. How is melanoma treated with targeted therapy?

5. How is melanoma treated with radiation therapy?

6. How can I cope with melanoma treatment side effects?

7. Why are melanoma clinical trials so important?

8. How is melanoma treated with neoadjuvant therapy?

9. Is chemotherapy used for the treatment of melanoma?

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This educational activity has been developed by the Melanoma Research Foundation (MRF), and Mechanisms in Medicine Inc.

This activity is supported by independent educational grants from Bristol-Myers Squibb, Foundation Medicine, Genentech, Iovance Biotherapeutics, Merck, Natera, and Novartis.

This website is part of the Animated Patient™ series developed by Mechanisms in Medicine Inc., to provide highly visual formats of learning for patients to improve their understanding, make informed decisions, and partner with their healthcare professionals for optimal outcomes.