Evidence-based reductions in cancer treatment that still preserve outcomes can result in an improved quality of life for patients and optimized healthcare resourcing. Using melanoma as an example, we define treatment deintensification, outlining barriers to its implementation, as well as existing guidance.
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J.A.S. is a recipient of a Melbourne Research Scholarship, funded by the University of Melbourne, as well as an Australian Government Research Training Program scholarship.
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Soon, J.A., Franchini, F., IJzerman, M.J. et al. Leveraging the potential for deintensification in cancer care. Nat Cancer (2024). https://doi.org/10.1038/s43018-024-00827-9
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