Article
Prognostic role of KRAS and BRAF in stage II and III resected colon cancer: results of the translational study on the PETACC-3, EORTC 40993, SAKK 60-00 trial.
Journal of clinical oncology : official journal of the American Society of Clinical Oncology - 20 Jan 2010
Roth Arnaud D, Tejpar Sabine, Delorenzi Mauro, Yan Pu, Fiocca Roberto, Klingbiel Dirk, Dietrich Daniel, Biesmans Bart, Bodoky György, Barone Carlo, Aranda Enrique, Nordlinger Bernard, Cisar Laura, Labianca Roberto, Cunningham David, Van Cutsem Eric, Bosman Fred
Abstract excerpt
PURPOSE: Mutations within the KRAS proto-oncogene have predictive value but are of uncertain prognostic value in the treatment of advanced colorectal cancer. We took advantage of PETACC-3, an adjuvant trial with 3,278 patients with stage II to III colon cancer, to evaluate the prognostic value of KRAS and BRAF tumor mutation status in this setting. PATIENTS AND METHODS: Formalin-fixed paraffin-embedded tissue...
Topics
- Adenocarcinoma
- Adolescent
- Adult
- Aged
- Colonic Neoplasms
- Female
- Humans
- Male
- Middle Aged
