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Spectrum of Gene Mutations in Colorectal Cancer: Implications for Treatment.
Cancer journal (Sudbury, Mass.) - 1 Jan 2000
Dienstmann Rodrigo, Tabernero Josep
Abstract excerpt
Gene mutations acquired during colorectal carcinogenesis remain drivers of cancer progression in the metastatic setting. KRAS and NRAS mutations define a population refractory to anti-epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) antibodies, either as single agents or in combination with standard chemotherapy. High-sensitivity extended RAS testing is currently a requirement to select anti-EGFR therapy irrespective of...
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