Vemurafenib: a new treatment for BRAF-V600 mutated advanced melanoma

Rosalie Fisher, James LarkinDepartment of Medical Oncology, Royal Marsden Hospital, London, United KingdomAbstract: The BRAF inhibitor, vemurafenib, has demonstrated improved progression-free and overall survival compared with chemotherapy in a randomized trial, and represents a new standard of care...

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Main Authors: Fisher R, Larkin J
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Dove Medical Press 2012-08-01
Series:Cancer Management and Research
Online Access:http://www.dovepress.com/vemurafenib-a-new-treatment-for-braf-v600-mutated-advanced-melanoma-a10636