Can malignant melanoma of the nose be cured?

Malignant melanoma of the nose is treatable, but the effectiveness of treatment depends on the stage of disease discovery, the choice of treatment, and the individual condition of the patient. The main treatments currently include early surgical resection, drugs such as targeted therapy and immunotherapy, and radiotherapy, and multidisciplinary comprehensive treatment can often improve the efficacy.

1 Early surgical resection

For malignant melanoma of the nose, early detection is key, and early surgical resection after diagnosis is the preferred treatment. Doctors usually perform wide excision to ensure complete removal of the diseased tissue and avoid recurrence. Lymph node biopsy may also be combined to determine whether there is metastasis. Patients need to pay attention to postoperative care, avoid infection, and pay attention to follow-up monitoring of changes in the condition.

2. Drug treatment

If cancer cells are found to have a tendency to metastasize after surgery, or if the lesion is difficult to completely remove due to its complex location, adjuvant drug therapy, including targeted therapy and immunotherapy, can be considered. Targeted therapy such as BRAF inhibitors such as dabrafenib can accurately attack melanoma cells with specific gene mutations; while immune checkpoint inhibitors such as pembrolizumab can enhance the immune system's ability to fight cancer. These two methods are widely used in advanced melanoma.

3Radiation therapy

Radiotherapy is suitable for patients who cannot undergo surgery, are not suitable for drug treatment, or have recurrent tumors. It can relieve symptoms and control tumor growth. The new intensity-modulated radiotherapy IMRT can accurately target the tumor area and reduce the impact on surrounding healthy tissues, but it should be noted that radiotherapy may cause local inflammation or other side effects, which should be evaluated regularly.

4Health management support

In addition to medical treatment, patients also need to cooperate with health management, including quitting smoking and drinking, preventing ultraviolet exposure, and eating a balanced and nutritious diet to improve immunity. At the same time, they should also pay attention to mental health, stay optimistic, and communicate with professional psychological counselors to reduce anxiety or depression.

Early-stage malignant melanoma of the nose has a better treatment effect, and multidisciplinary comprehensive treatment is the key. Patients should choose a reasonable treatment plan under the guidance of a doctor and follow up regularly. If abnormal symptoms occur, they should contact the doctor as soon as possible. Timely intervention and correct management can improve the patient's prognosis and quality of life.