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The Melanoma Letter Fall 2011, Vol. 29, No. 2


 



  • From the Editors Fall 2011, Vol. 29, No. 2
  • How ZelborafTM (Vemurafenib), a New FDA-Approved Therapy, Extends Life For Patients with Metastatic Melanoma
  • Combining Forces: Vemurafenib ­and ­Ipilimumab­ To ­Be­ Tried ­Together

The Melanoma Letter Fall 2011, Vol. 29, No. 2 Articles

  • Combining Forces: Vemurafenib ­and ­Ipilimumab­ To ­Be­ Tried ­Together
    Vemurafenib (ZelborafTM) was the second drug approved for metastatic melanoma this year. In …
  • From the Editors
    Initial systemic therapies for cancer focused on the use of cytotoxic agents. The aim was to …
  • How Zelboraf (TM) (Vemurafenib), a New FDA-Approved Therapy, Extends Life For Patients with Metastatic Melanoma
    Paul­ B.­ Chapman,­ MD­Attending Physician Melanoma/Sarcoma ServiceMemorial …
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