Malignant melanocytes can appear in various tissues throughout the body, most commonly in the skin and mucous membranes, and are highly aggressive. With continuous advancements in targeted therapy, immunotherapy, and biological therapy, even advanced melanoma can, in many cases, be managed as a chronic disease. Looking back at 2024, what were the key research developments and treatment strategies in systemic therapy for melanoma? Oncology Frontier invited Dr. Jun Guo, Vice President of the Chinese Society of Clinical Oncology (CSCO) and professor at Peking University Cancer Hospital, to provide an expert review and summary. From Professor Guo’s annual analysis, it is evident that numerous novel treatment strategies have already begun or are poised to impact clinical practice, including some pioneering approaches originating from China.
