What do the results mean?If you have melanoma or other type of cancer, and the results show you have a BRAF mutation, your provider can prescribe medicines that are designed to target the mutation. These medicines can be more effective than other treatments.If you have melanoma or other type of cancer, and the results show you don't have a mutation, your provider will prescribe different types of medicines to treat your cancer.If you have not been diagnosed with cancer and your results show you have a BRAF genetic mutation, it does not mean you have cancer, but you have a higher risk of cancer. But more frequent cancer screenings, such as a skin exam, can reduce your risk. During a skin exam, a health care provider will carefully look over the skin on your whole body to check for moles and other suspicious growths.Talk to your provider about other steps you can take to reduce your risk.Learn more about laboratory tests, reference ranges, and understanding results.
