What is the role of Braftovi (encorafenib) and Mektovi (binimetinib) in combination for unresectable or metastatic melanoma?

Topics: Melanoma/Skin Cancer • Medical Oncology

The FDA recently approved Braftovi (encorafenib) and Mektovi (binimetinib) in combination for unresectable or metastatic melanoma. When would they be preferentially used?

Answer from: Medical Oncologist at Academic Institution

This is a very timely question with the FDA approval of the encorafenib/binimetinib regimen. There are no randomized head-to-head trials comparing BRAF/MEK inhibitors so there are no clear data to guide which regimen is the most effective. The COLUMBUS trial reported the longest OS, PFS with the e...

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