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ctDNA Alone ‘Not Sufficient’ When Monitoring Patients With Colorectal Cancer

February 27th 2025, 8:00pm

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The addition of ctDNA testing to radiographic surveillance resulted in curative surgical intervention for 1.6% of patients with colorectal cancer.

FDA Accepts sBLA For Opdivo Plus Yervoy For Some Patients with mCRC

February 26th 2025, 2:00pm

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The FDA accepted a supplemental biologics license application for Opdivo plus Yervoy as a first-line treatment for some adult and pediatric patients with colorectal cancer.

Colorectal Cancer or Any Type of Cancer Can Test a Friendship

February 24th 2025, 6:00pm

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Cancer tested my friendships by showing who could stay present through tough conversations, support me emotionally and endure pain together despite the loss.

The Importance of Genetic Testing in Metastatic Colorectal Cancer

February 21st 2025, 10:00pm

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An expert explains the importance of genetic testing in metastatic colorectal cancer, as recent FDA approval highlights its role in guiding targeted treatments.

Krazati and Erbitux Combo Benefits KRAS G12C+ Metastatic Colorectal Cancer

February 20th 2025, 4:00pm

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Dr. Nataliya Uboha explained the benefit of treatment with Krazati combined with Erbitux in KRAS G12C–mutant metastatic colorectal cancer.

Breaking Down The Importance of Targeted Therapies in Colorectal Cancer Care

February 11th 2025, 8:00pm

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Dr. Suneel Kamath discusses the ALASCCA study in colorectal cancer and highlighted the importance of next-generation sequencing and testing.

Lonsurf Shows Survival Benefit Over Placebo in Stage 4 Colorectal Cancer

February 10th 2025, 2:00pm

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In patients with residual disease after curative resection of colorectal cancer, Lonsurf showed a numerical improvement in DFS, though not significant.

Braftovi Plus Erbitux With mFOLFOX6 May Improve Responses in BRAF V600E+ mCRC

February 8th 2025, 3:00pm

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Patients with BRAF V600E-mutated metastatic colorectal cancer experienced improved responses when treated with Braftovi plus Erbitux and mFOLFOX6.

Lumakras Combo May Replace SOC in Third-Line Treatment for mCRC

February 6th 2025, 8:00pm

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Dr. Marwan G. Fakih discussed the FDA approval of Lumakras with Vectibix for third-line treatment of KRAS G12C-mutated metastatic colorectal cancer.

Krazati and Erbitux Effective for KRAS G12C-Mutant Advanced mCRC

February 6th 2025, 2:00pm

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Findings presented at the Gastrointestinal Cancers Symposium showed the efficacy of Krazati and Erbitux for some patients with unresectable or metastatic colorectal cancer.