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Zelboraf May Double Survival Rate for Some Patients
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Elizabeth_WebMD_Staff posted:
This relatively new drug is showing promising results for advanced melanoma. At the time of FDA approval, studies showed the drug was shrinking tumors in most patients. This study now shows 63% of patients responded favorably and half the patients were still alive after 16 months.

Zelboraf May Double Survival Rate for Some Patients

Are you or a loved one taking Zelboraf? Please share your experience.

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