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POLE-Mutant Colon Cancer Treated with PD-1 Blockade Showing Clearance of Circulating Tumor DNA and Prolonged Disease-Free Interval.
Genes - 8 May 2023
Bikhchandani Mihir, Amersi Farin, Hendifar Andrew, Gangi Alexandra, Osipov Arsen, Zaghiyan Karen, Atkins Katelyn, Cho May, Aguirre Francesca, Hazelett Dennis, Alvarez Rocio, Zhou Lisa, Hitchins Megan, Gong Jun
Abstract excerpt
Colon cancer with high microsatellite instability is characterized by a high tumor mutational burden and responds well to immunotherapy. Mutations in polymerase ɛ, a DNA polymerase involved in DNA replication and repair, are also associated with an ultra-mutated phenotype. We describe a case where a patient with POLE-mutated and hypermutated recurrent colon cancer was treated with pembrolizumab. Treatment with...
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