How to Treat Cutaneous Melanoma in 2025 - Dr. Omid Hamid

In this episode of the Oncology Brothers podcast, we are joined by Dr. Omid Hamid, a melanoma specialist from Cedars-Sinai, to explore the current treatment landscape of cutaneous melanoma. We covered a wide range of topics, including: ⁠The standard of care for early-stage melanoma, including wide local excision and sentinel lymph node evaluation. The role of adjuvant immunotherapy and BRAF/MEK inhibitors for high-risk patients. ⁠Insights into neoadjuvant treatment options for resectable disease, including recent trial data from NADINA and SWOG S1808. The importance of next-generation sequencing (NGS) and circulating tumor DNA (ctDNA) in treatment planning and monitoring. ⁠The evolving treatment paradigm for metastatic melanoma, including the use of dual checkpoint inhibitors and BRAF/MEK inhibitors. Join us as we discuss the latest advancements in melanoma treatment and the critical role of patient education and shared decision-making in oncology care.   Listen us on: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/31BXhY9FM4gPWG10WgE11o  Follow us on social media: ⁠X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/oncbrothers Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/oncbrothers Website: https://oncbrothers.com/  Don't forget to subscribe for more episodes on treatment algorithms, new FDA approvals, and conference highlights! #Melanoma #Immunotherapy #BRAF #ctDNA #Neoadjuvant #OncologyBrothers