Impact of genetics on neoadjuvant therapy with complete pathological response in metastatic colorectal cancer: Case report and review of the literature
Treatment of colorectal metastatic cancer is still challenging, despite recent improvements in chemotherapy. A genetic cancer profile, such as the KRAS (Kirsten rat sarcoma) gene status, plays a key role in individualized tailored therapy. Molecular targeted therapy added to neo-adjuvant chemotherap...
Main Authors: | Bulajic P, Bidzic N, Djordjevic V, Ceranic Μ, Βasaric D, Pesic V, Djordjevic-Pesic J |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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2019-08-01
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Series: | Balkan Journal of Medical Genetics |
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Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.2478/bjmg-2019-0004 |
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