BRAF inhibitors and radiotherapy for melanoma brain metastases: potential advantages and disadvantages of combination therapy

Melanoma is an aggressive malignancy that frequently spreads to the brain, resulting in rapid deterioration in both quality and quantity of life. Historically, treatment options for melanoma brain metastases (MBM) have predominantly consisted of surgery and radiotherapy. While these options can help...

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Main Authors: Chowdhary, Mudit, Patel, Kirtesh R, Danish, Hasan H, Lawson, David H, Khan, Mohammad K
Format: Online
Language:English
Published: Dove Medical Press 2016
Online Access:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5161425/