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Use of ctDNA in identifying an actionable BRAF mutation in stage 4 metastatic melanoma.
BMJ case reports - 22 Jun 2023
Bennett Charlotte, Morgan Sian, Aboud Karam, Frazer Ricky Dylan
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The identification of genetic variants in melanoma has enabled the development of targeted therapies. Under the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) guidance, patients with BRAF V600E variant are eligible for BRAF and MEK inhibitor therapy. For those with advanced or highly symptomatic disease, a rapid response to treatment is often seen. Current practice relies on tissue biopsy to perform...
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