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Fatal gastrointestinal toxicity with ipilimumab after BRAF/MEK inhibitor combination in a melanoma patient achieving pathological complete response.
Oncotarget - 30 Aug 2016
Gonzalez-Cao Maria, Boada Aram, Teixidó Cristina, Fernandez-Figueras María Teresa, Mayo Clara, Tresserra Francesc, Bustamante Jean, Viteri Santiago, Puertas Enrique, Santarpia Mariacarmela, Riso Aldo, Barron Feliciano, Karachaliou Niki, Rosell Rafael
Abstract excerpt
Approximately 50% of metastatic melanoma patients harbor BRAF mutations. Several treatment options including the combination of BRAF and MEK inhibitors (BRAF/MEKi) and immunotherapy (mainly anti CTLA-4 and anti PD-1 antibodies), have been shown to improve survival in these patients. Although preclinical data support the synergistic effect of both modalities in combination, data confirming the activity and...
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