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Neoadjuvant radiotherapy combined with capecitabine and sorafenib in patients with advanced KRAS-mutated rectal cancer: A phase I/II trial (SAKK 41/08).
European journal of cancer (Oxford, England : 1990) - 1 Jan 2018
von Moos Roger, Koeberle Dieter, Schacher Sabina, Hayoz Stefanie, Winterhalder Ralph C, Roth Arnaud, Bodoky György, Samaras Panagiotis, Berger Martin D, Rauch Daniel, Saletti Piercarlo, Plasswilm Ludwig, Zwahlen Daniel, Meier Urs R, Yan Pu, Izzo Paola, Klingbiel Dirk, Bärtschi Daniela, Zaugg Kathrin
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BACKGROUND: KRAS mutation occurs in ∼40% of locally advanced rectal cancers (LARCs). The multitarget tyrosine kinase inhibitor sorafenib has radiosensitising effects and might improve outcomes for standard preoperative chemoradiotherapy in patients with KRAS-mutated LARC. METHODS: Adult patients with KRAS-mutated T3/4 and/or N1/2M0 LARC were included in this phase I/II study. The phase I dose-escalation study of...
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