Understanding the Multiple Uses of Dab Tablet, Including Dabrafenib for Cancer
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Over 50% of melanomas harbor a BRAF mutation, and treatments like dabrafenib, sometimes referred to confusingly as a 'dab tablet', have revolutionized therapy. The term 'dab tablet' is ambiguous and can refer to different medications, but it is often confused with dabrafenib, a potent targeted cancer drug. For clarity, we will focus on the oncology medication, dabrafenib, which requires a specific genetic mutation to be effective.
