NCI-sponsored trial indicates optimal treatment sequence for BRAF V600 mutant metastatic melanoma

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According to the DREAMseq phase III clinical trial, the combination of Opdivo (nivolumab) and Yervoy (ipilimumab) (N/I), followed by the combination of Tafinlar (dabrafenib) and Mekinist (trametinib) (D/T) if there was disease progression, led to a significant improvement in estimated 2-year overall survival from the start of treatment (72%) when compared to the opposite treatment sequence (52%). 

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