| Literature DB >> 29203992 |
Yuji Miyamoto1,2, Wu Zhang1, Heinz-Josef Lenz1.
Abstract
Over the last 20 years, median survival for patients with metastatic colorectal cancer (CRC) has remarkably improved from about 12 to over 30 months, mainly because of the development of new agents and patient selection using predictive biomarkers. However, the identification of the most effective treatment for an individual patient is still a challenge. Molecular profiling of CRC has made great progress, but it is limited by tumor heterogeneity and absence of driver mutation. However, RAS, BRAF, and microsatellite instability are validated biomarker recommended by NCCN and ESMO. In this review, we discuss recent advances and future developments.Entities:
Keywords: Biomarker; Chemotherapy; Colorectal cancer; Molecular pathway; Personalized therapy; Targeted therapy
Year: 2016 PMID: 29203992 PMCID: PMC5705494 DOI: 10.1007/s13193-016-0543-z
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Indian J Surg Oncol ISSN: 0975-7651