Molecular testing in melanoma.

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Melanoma is the deadliest form of skin cancer and is increasing in incidence. Recent treatment advances have been made, but there remains a need for continued development of effective therapy options, as treatment rarely leads to cure. Many melanomas contain somatic mutations involved in tumor pathogenesis. Accurate identification of these mutations is necessary to stratify patients for the purpose of treatment...

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