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BRAF-Mutated Colorectal Cancer: What Is the Optimal Strategy for Treatment?
Current treatment options in oncology - 1 Feb 2017
Cohen Romain, Cervera Pascale, Svrcek Magali, Pellat Anna, Dreyer Chantal, de Gramont Aimery, André Thierry
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OPINION STATEMENT: The BRAF activating mutation, harbored by approximately 10% of colorectal cancers (CRC), confers dramatic prognosis to advanced diseases. In early-stage setting, the identification of the BRAF mutation does not impact the therapeutic decision. Yet, the BRAF mutation could be considered as a stratification factor in adjuvant trials, because of its prognostic impact after relapse. Moreover, both...
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