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Cetuximab Plus Irinotecan, Fluorouracil, and Leucovorin As First-Line Treatment for Metastatic Colorectal Cancer: Updated Analysis of Overall Survival According to Tumor <i>KRAS</i> and <i>BRAF</i> Mutation Status

Journal of Clinical Oncology · 2011 · Vol. 29(15) · pp. 2011–2019
Eric Van CutsemClaus-Henning KöhneIstván LángGunnar FolprechtMarek P. NowackiStefano CascinuI. ShchepotinJoan MaurelDavid CunninghamSabine TejparMichael SchlichtingAngela ZubelIlhan CelikPhilippe RougierFortunato Ciardiello

Abstract

The addition of cetuximab to FOLFIRI as first-line therapy improves survival in patients with KRAS wild-type mCRC. BRAF tumor mutation is an indicator of poor prognosis.

Colorectal Cancer Treatments and StudiesGastric Cancer Management and OutcomesGenetic factors in colorectal cancerCetuximabFOLFIRIKRASMedicineIrinotecanColorectal cancerInternal medicineOncologyHazard ratioFluorouracil

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CetuximabAdultAgedAged, 80 and overAntibodies, MonoclonalAntineoplastic Combined Chemotherapy ProtocolsCamptothecinLeucovorinFemaleFluorouracilHumansMaleMiddle AgedMutationNeoplasm Metastasis
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