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Targeted therapy
Source: Melanoma Treatment (PDQ®)–Patient Version, National Cancer Institute.
Source updated: May 16, 2025 · Captured 2026-09-09.
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Context: Treatment Option Overview / The following types of treatment are used:
Targeted therapy uses drugs or other substances to identify and attack specific cancer cells. Your doctor may suggest biomarker tests to help predict your response to certain targeted therapy drugs. Learn more about Biomarker Testing for Cancer Treatment.
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Targeted therapies used to treat melanoma include:
binimetinib
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cobimetinib
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dabrafenib
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encorafenib
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trametinib
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vemurafenib
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Learn more about Targeted Therapy to Treat Cancer.
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