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Association Between NRAS and BRAF Mutational Status and Melanoma-Specific Survival Among Patients With Higher-Risk Primary Melanoma.
JAMA oncology - 1 Jun 2015
Thomas Nancy E, Edmiston Sharon N, Alexander Audrey, Groben Pamela A, Parrish Eloise, Kricker Anne, Armstrong Bruce K, Anton-Culver Hoda, Gruber Stephen B, From Lynn, Busam Klaus J, Hao Honglin, Orlow Irene, Kanetsky Peter A, Luo Li, Reiner Anne S, Paine Susan, Frank Jill S, Bramson Jennifer I, Marrett Lorraine D, Gallagher Richard P, Zanetti Roberto, Rosso Stefano, Dwyer Terence, Cust Anne E, Ollila David W, Begg Colin B, Berwick Marianne, Conway Kathleen
Abstract excerpt
IMPORTANCE: NRAS and BRAF mutations in melanoma inform current treatment paradigms, but their role in survival from primary melanoma has not been established. Identification of patients at high risk of melanoma-related death based on their primary melanoma characteristics before evidence of recurrence could inform recommendations for patient follow-up and eligibility for adjuvant trials. OBJECTIVE: To determine...
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