
Opinion|Videos|March 28, 2025
Utilizing Gene Expression Profiling to Avoid Unnecessary Interventions in a 72-Year-Old Woman With Melanoma
Author(s)David Cotter, MD, PhD
An expert discusses initial thoughts on the case, including the risk category the patient would fall into based on the characteristics of their lesion, outlines the treatment guidelines for melanoma based on their risk, and suggests the frequency of surveillance visits solely based on their traditional risk classification.
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Video content above is prompted by the following:
- Discuss your initial thoughts on this case. What risk category would you place this patient in based on the characteristics of their lesion?
- What are the treatment guidelines for their risk of melanoma? How often would you suggest surveillance visits for this patient, based solely on their traditional risk classification?
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