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Clinical and functional measures before and during therapy with vemurafenib
| Measure | Baseline | 1 month | 3 months |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tumor size (mm2) | 142 | 65 | 58.8 |
| Spasticity knee (Ashworth scale) | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| Spasticity ankle (Ashworth scale) | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Walking aids | two crutches | variable | none |
| Gait test* | 300 | 370 m | 405 m |
| Legg press | 30 kg | not done | 70 kg |
| Treadmill | 1 km | 1-2 km | 3 km |
Tumor size is given in area of the largest cross section through the tumor.
*Maximal distance at fast walking pace during 6 minutes.
