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ReviewCurrent oncology reports2024

Toxicities from BRAF and MEK Inhibitors: Strategies to Maximize Therapeutic Success.

Mike Wang, Ryan J Sullivan, Meghan J Mooradian

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Review in Current oncology reports, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 5 papers.

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3 · Its place in the literature

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5 citing papers in PubMed.

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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

3 authors.

Mike WangDivision of Medical Oncology, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA, USA.
Ryan J SullivanDivision of Medical Oncology, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA, USA.
Meghan J MooradianDivision of Medical Oncology, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA, USA. mmooradian@mgh.harvard.edu.

Funding

No grant is acknowledged in the PubMed record.

6 · The paper itself

Abstract

purpose of reviewThis report highlights several of the recent therapeutic advancements in the treatment of BRAF-mutant tumors, discusses the most common adverse events observed with BRAF-targeted agents, and suggests strategies to manage and mitigate treatment-related toxicities. RECENT

findingsBRAF and MEK inhibitors represent a significant advancement in the treatment of BRAF-mutated malignancies with data across tumor types demonstrating the anti-tumor efficacy of dual MAPK inhibition. Although these agents have a reasonable toxicity profile, variable side effects across organ systems can develop. The discovery of activating BRAF mutations and subsequent development of BRAF and MEK inhibitors has transformed the treatment algorithms of BRAF-mutant malignancies. With increased application of these targeted regimens, identification and prompt management of their unique adverse events are crucial.

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NeoplasmsProtein Kinase InhibitorsProto-Oncogene Proteins B-rafAntineoplastic AgentsHumansMitogen-Activated Protein Kinase KinasesMolecular Targeted TherapyMutationAntineoplastic AgentsBRAF protein, humanMitogen-Activated Protein Kinase KinasesProtein Kinase InhibitorsProto-Oncogene Proteins B-rafBRAF inhibitionBRAF mutationMEK inhibitionMelanomaNSCLCToxicity

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