BRAF is the name of a gene and protein in the body. The BRAF protein helps control cell growth. If there is a mutation in the BRAF gene, the BRAF protein isn’t made correctly leading to uncontrolled cell growth. Now that your doctors have identified your lung cancer as BRAF-positive lung cancer, it is time… Continue reading Lung Cancer Non-Small Cell Stage 4 BRAF+
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Melanoma Cancer Stage 4 BRAF+
Stage 4 Melanoma is when your cancer has spread beyond your skin and closest lymph nodes to other organs in your body such as your brain, lungs, bones or liver. Familiarize yourself with Stage 4 Melanoma treatment options below and then Click Create My Conversation Guide to prepare a list of questions to discuss with… Continue reading Melanoma Cancer Stage 4 BRAF+
Colon Cancer Stage 4 BRAF+
With Stage 4 Colon Cancer, different treatments are often combined or sequenced by your Dr. for best results. Familiarize yourself with the common BRAF+ Stage 4 Colon Cancer treatments below.
Rectal Cancer Stage 4 BRAF+
Stage 4 Rectal Cancer means that cancer has spread to other organs other than lymph nodes, for example, lungs, liver, bones, brain, etc. Take some time to familiarize yourself with Stage 4 Rectal Cancer treatment options below and then click Create My Conversation Guide to prepare a list of questions to discuss with your doctor.… Continue reading Rectal Cancer Stage 4 BRAF+
Melanoma Cancer Stage 3 BRAF+
Stage 3 Melanoma means that the tumor has spread beyond the skin into the closest lymph nodes or that the tumor has formed small nodes under the skin around it, those are called “Satellite” or “In transit”, depending on how close or how far they are from your original Melanoma. Familiarize yourself with Stage 3… Continue reading Melanoma Cancer Stage 3 BRAF+
