The optimal duration and intensity of first-line therapy in metastatic colorectal cancer patients once they have achieved an objective response is controversial. In a molecularly selected RAS and BRAF wild-type (wt) population, this concern is amplified. Once disease control has been achieved with a combination therapy including an anti-EGFR antibody, further exposure both to cytotoxic drugs and targeted therapy might result only in increased toxicity. In unresectable metastatic RAS and BRAF wt colorectal cancer patients, a deintensified therapy could represent a valuable option that might preserve quality of life. We designed a study to compare FOLFIRI/cetuximab to FOLFIRI/cetuximab for eight cycles followed by cetuximab alone in first-line treatment of RAS and BRAF (wt) metastatic colorectal cancer patients.

Phase III study with FOLFIRI + cetuximab versus FOLFIRI + cetuximab followed by cetuximab alone in RAS and BRAF WT mCRC

Soto Parra H.;
2018-01-01

Abstract

The optimal duration and intensity of first-line therapy in metastatic colorectal cancer patients once they have achieved an objective response is controversial. In a molecularly selected RAS and BRAF wild-type (wt) population, this concern is amplified. Once disease control has been achieved with a combination therapy including an anti-EGFR antibody, further exposure both to cytotoxic drugs and targeted therapy might result only in increased toxicity. In unresectable metastatic RAS and BRAF wt colorectal cancer patients, a deintensified therapy could represent a valuable option that might preserve quality of life. We designed a study to compare FOLFIRI/cetuximab to FOLFIRI/cetuximab for eight cycles followed by cetuximab alone in first-line treatment of RAS and BRAF (wt) metastatic colorectal cancer patients.
2018
cetuximab; colorectal cancer; de-escalation therapy; RAS and BRAF wild-type; Adult; Aged; Antineoplastic Combined Chemotherapy Protocols; Camptothecin; Cetuximab; Colorectal Neoplasms; DNA Mutational Analysis; Disease-Free Survival; ErbB Receptors; Female; Fluorouracil; Humans; Leucovorin; Male; Middle Aged; Mutation; Proto-Oncogene Proteins B-raf; Proto-Oncogene Proteins p21(ras); Quality of Life; Treatment Outcome; Young Adult
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