Vemurafenib and concomitant stereotactic radiation for the treatment of melanoma with spinal metastases: A case report

Rep Pract Oncol Radiother. 2016 Jan-Feb;21(1):76-80. doi: 10.1016/j.rpor.2015.07.005. Epub 2015 Sep 29.

Abstract

A 56-year-old man with BRAFV600E melanoma and spinal metastases treated with vemurafenib and stereotactic radiation showed a partial response without neurological, skin or mucosal toxicity, 8 months after completion of this combination. This case suggests that stereotactic radiation spares normal tissues and might be safer than conventional fractionated radiation with vemurafenib.

Keywords: Melanoma metastasis; Stereotactic radiation; Vemurafenib.

Publication types

  • Case Reports