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New Therapies Change Outlook On Melanoma Treatment

Featuring Dr. Jill Rubinstein

Melanoma treatment isn’t what it used to be. According to Dr. Jill Rubinstein, a surgical oncologist with the Hartford HealthCare Cancer Institute at St. Vincent's Medical Center, advances in immunotherapy and targeted treatments have changed the outlook for patients with advanced melanoma — offering new ways to treat cancer throughout the body. But the best defense is still prevention. Your health starts with the choices you make every day.

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