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How to select the optimal treatment for first line metastatic colorectal cancer.
World journal of gastroenterology - 28 Jan 2014
Stein Alexander, Bokemeyer Carsten
Abstract excerpt
Choice of first line treatment for patients with metastatic colorectal cancer (mCRC) is based on tumour and patient related factors and molecular information for determination of individual treatment aim and thus treatment intensity. Recent advances (e.g., extended RAS testing) enable tailored patient assignment to the most beneficial treatment approach. Besides fluoropyrimidines, irinotecan and oxaliplatin, a...
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