Treatment Decisions in Metastatic Melanoma: Immunotherapy vs Targeted Therapy

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Panelists discuss how treatment decisions in metastatic melanoma involve balancing the benefits of immunotherapy versus targeted therapy, taking into account factors such as tumor genetics, patient response, and tolerability.

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