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LETTER TO THE EDITOR

Case studies showing clinical signs and management of cutaneous toxicity of the MEK1/2 inhibitor AZD6244 (ARRY-142886) in patients with solid tumours

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Pages 113-116 | Received 05 Mar 2009, Accepted 08 Jun 2009, Published online: 26 Jan 2010

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