Treating Metastatic Melanoma: How New Methods Are Improving Outcomes

Metastatic melanoma, also known as advanced melanoma or stage IV melanoma, is more difficult to treat because the melanoma is now “no longer surgically removable,” according to Jeffrey Weber, MD, PhD, medical oncologist and melanoma researcher at Perlmutter Cancer Center at NYU Langone Health.

To attack the cancer cells that have spread to other organs, doctors use adjuvant therapies — secondary treatments that help rid the entire body of melanoma.

Why trust our experts?

Written by:

Lauren Smith, MA

Lauren Smith, MA, has worked in health journalism since 2017. Before joining GoodRx, she was the senior health editor and writer for HealthiNation.

Reviewed by:

Sanjai Sinha, MD

Sanjai Sinha, MD, is a board-certified physician with over 20 years of experience. He specializes in internal medicine.

Our editorial standards

Meet our experts