The BRAF V600E mutation is notably prevalent in various types of cancers:
Melanoma: Approximately 50% of melanomas harbor the BRAF V600E mutation. Thyroid Cancer: Particularly in papillary thyroid carcinoma, the mutation is found in about 45% of cases. Colorectal Cancer: Around 10-15% of colorectal cancers exhibit this mutation. Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC): Approximately 1-2% of NSCLC cases have the BRAF V600E mutation.