Experts emphasize the importance of acquiring both tissue and circulating tumor DNA (ctDNA) for molecular testing in patients with metastatic colorectal cancer, address challenges such as lack of tissue and costs, and highlight the role of HER2 as a biomarker.
FDA Approves Encorafenib/Cetuximab Plus mFOLFOX6 for Advanced BRAF V600E+ CRC
December 20th 2024The FDA has granted accelerated approval to encorafenib in combination with cetuximab and mFOLFOX6 for patients with metastatic colorectal cancer with a BRAF V600E mutation, as detected by an FDA-approved test.