Update on Targeted Therapy and Immunotherapy for Metastatic Colorectal Cancer

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Abstract

Metastatic colorectal cancer remains a deadly malignancy and is the third leading cause of cancer-related death. The mainstay of treatment for metastatic colorectal cancer is chemotherapy, but unfortunately, even with recent progress, overall survival is still poor. Colorectal cancer is a heterogeneous disease, and the underlying genetic differences among tumors can define the behavior and prognosis of the disease. Given the limitations of cytotoxic chemotherapy, research has focused on developing targeted therapy based on molecular subtyping. Since the early 2000s, multiple targeted therapies have demonstrated efficacy in treating metastatic colorectal cancer and have received FDA approval. The epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR), vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF), and DNA mismatch repair pathways have demonstrated promising results for targeted therapies. As new gene mutations and proteins involved in the oncogenesis of metastatic colorectal cancer are identified, new targets will continue to emerge. We herein provide a summary of the updated literature regarding targeted therapies for patients with mCRC.

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Underwood, P. W., Ruff, S. M., & Pawlik, T. M. (2024, February 1). Update on Targeted Therapy and Immunotherapy for Metastatic Colorectal Cancer. Cells. Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI). https://doi.org/10.3390/cells13030245

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