作者: Wen Wee Ma , Antonio Jimeno , Michael A. Choti
DOI: 10.1007/978-1-60327-087-8_43
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摘要: The successful targeting of angiogenesis and epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) pathway has impacted the care advanced colorectal cancer (CRC) patients. Bevacizumab was first antiangiogenic agent to show survival benefit in first-line setting further trials suggested similar efficacy second-line maintenance settings. Cetuximab is an anti-EGFR monoclonal antibody that improved clinical outcomes for irinotecan-refractory CRC patients its role under investigation. Panitumumab a humanized shown improve treatment-refractory but failed achieve benefits setting. Current research effort therapy focuses on developing optimal approaches integrate these biological agents into care.