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Targeted Therapy Melanoma: About this Treatment
Risks for Targeted Therapy
Like most drug treatment, targeted therapy may have side effects. The side effects vary according to which drugs are used and their dose. Individuals also vary, so even people getting the same targeted therapy can have different side effects.
Some common side effects of drug therapy include gastrointestinal issues (diarrhea, nausea), fever, general aches and pains, and skin side effects. We may also check for one other side effects, including potential toxicity to heart cells, by monitoring your heart using echocardiograms (heart ultrasound).
The combination of BRAF and MEK inhibitors is often used in patients with metastatic melanoma, whose tumors have the BRAF mutation. Combination therapy is associated with fewer side effects and is more effective than using a BRAF or MEK inhibitor alone.
Many side effects go away when treatment is finished. Some side effects linger after treatment or start months or even years laer, though this is not common on MAP kinase inhibitors.
Tell us if you experience problems that may be side effects of treatment. We can help you manage any side effects by prescribing other medicines or recommending things you can do.
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