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I Know You Talk About BRAF Mutation In Cancer. I Myself Do Not Have A BRAF Mutation. So Is Immunotherapy My Only Option?

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Santa Rosa, CA
October 14, 2024
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If you do not have a BRAF mutation, immunotherapy is one of the treatment options available for melanoma. Here are some immunotherapy options:

- Immune checkpoint inhibitors (ICIs): Examples include pembrolizumab (Keytruda), nivolumab (Opdivo), and ipilimumab (Yervoy)
- Oncolytic virus therapy: Such as talimogene Show Full Answer

If you do not have a BRAF mutation, immunotherapy is one of the treatment options available for melanoma. Here are some immunotherapy options:

- Immune checkpoint inhibitors (ICIs): Examples include pembrolizumab (Keytruda), nivolumab (Opdivo), and ipilimumab (Yervoy).
- Oncolytic virus therapy: Such as talimogene laherparepvec (T-VEC or Imlygic).
- Interferon alfa-2b (Intron A).
- Interleukin-2 (IL-2): Such as aldesleukin (Proleukin), though it is less commonly used now.

These therapies help activate your immune system to fight melanoma. Always consult with your healthcare provider to determine the best treatment plan for your specific condition.

October 14, 2024

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