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Re: Recurrences with brain mets from BRAF/MEK Drugs?

Forums General Melanoma Community Recurrences with brain mets from BRAF/MEK Drugs? Re: Recurrences with brain mets from BRAF/MEK Drugs?

    Sharon in Reno
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      I have not had BRAF/MEK drugs (biochemo & IL-2). I did just have a brain met removed 07/01/10. I did test positive for the BRAF mutation wild type V0006 this past Jan. Yesterday my onco Dr. Reddy sugessted I consider going back to SF for BRAF with Dr. Minor or staying here in Reno and doing Ipi which him. I dont have details yet. I will be doing CT scans next week then go from there.

      Yes I do find this very intyerresting and it is now has my full attention.

      Ok friends..so what do you think….Ipi or BRAF?

      love, Sharon in Reno, Stage IV

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