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MALIGNANT MELANOMA (PHARMACOLOGICAL TREATMENT (PD-1 inhibitors, Lpilimunab…
MALIGNANT MELANOMA
PHARMACOLOGICAL TREATMENT
PD-1 inhibitors
Lpilimunab
Temozolomide
Interleukin-2(IL-2)
Decarbazine
Oncolytic virus therapy
lmlygic
BCG vaccine
Antiviral drugs
Imiquimod cream
DIET
Choose protein rich foods
Include whole grain
Eat small frequent meals throughout the day
Eat variety of fruits and vegetables
Maintain healthy weight
choose sources of healthy fat
CLINICAL MANIFESTATIONS
Darken of the skin
Mole colour changes
Bigger mole diameter
Skin mole with irregular border
Unusual growth or changes in an existing mole
CAUSES AND RISK FACTORS
excessive ultraviolet light exposure
having many moles or unusual moles
a history of sunburn
a family history of melanoma
Fair skin
weakened immune system
SURGERY
skin grafting
Wide local excision
Radiation therapy
moh's surgery
DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE
biopsy
CT Scan
physical examination
MRI, PET, CT scan or X-ray
PATHOPHYSIOLOGY
Cells that gives colour to the skin
Becomes cancerous
Melanoma occurs when the pigmet-producing
NURSING INTERVENTION
PLAN
teach how to protect the incision from bumps and
he can safely change the dressing himself
protect the site from irritants to prevent pain
Make sure that dressing change and that
give analgesics as prescribed
review and provide written instructions for
prescribed antibiotics and pain medication
EVALUATION
Not prone to infection
pain relieved
NURSING DIAGNOSIS
Risk of infection
acute pain
Impaired skin integrity
DEFINITION
The most serious type of skin cancer
