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BRAF mutation status is an independent prognostic factor for resected stage IIIB and IIIC melanoma: implications for melanoma staging and adjuvant therapy.
European journal of cancer (Oxford, England : 1990) - 1 Oct 2014
Barbour Andrew P, Tang Yue Hang, Armour Nicola, Dutton-Regester Ken, Krause Lutz, Loffler Kelly A, Lambie Duncan, Burmeister Bryan, Thomas Janine, Smithers B Mark, Hayward Nicholas K
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BACKGROUND: 5-year survival for melanoma metastasis to regional lymph nodes (American Joint Committee on Cancer stage III) is <50%. Knowledge of outcomes following therapeutic lymphadenectomy for stage III melanoma related to BRAF status may guide adjuvant use of BRAF/MEK inhibitors along with established and future therapies. AIMS: To determine patterns of melanoma recurrence and survival following therapeutic...
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