In this thought-provoking presentation, Dr. Alexander Shoushtari, Associate Attending Physician in the Melanoma Service at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, explores an often overlooked but crucial aspect of melanoma: melanomas unrelated to sun exposure. While sun exposure is a well-known risk factor for melanoma, there is a subset of melanoma cases that occur in individuals with little to no history of sun exposure. Dr. Shoushtari delves into the unique characteristics of these melanomas, including potential genetic and environmental factors that contribute to their development.
As a member of the Cellular Therapy Service at Memorial Sloan Kettering, Dr. Shoushtari also discusses how understanding the biology of these non-sun-related melanomas can inform new approaches to treatment, including immunotherapy and other targeted therapies. Through his research and clinical expertise, Dr. Shoushtari highlights the importance of broadening our understanding of melanoma, especially as it relates to the mechanisms behind non-sun-related cases.
🔍 Key topics covered include:
The role of genetics, immune factors, and other environmental influences in the development of melanomas unrelated to sun exposure
How non-sun-related melanomas may present differently than those linked to UV radiation
The latest research on the molecular and genetic profiles of melanoma cases not associated with sun exposure
Implications for treatment, including the use of immunotherapy and targeted therapies
What we can learn from these melanomas to improve prevention, detection, and treatment strategies for all types of melanoma
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