First-line targeted therapies in the treatment of metastatic colorectal cancer – role of cetuximab

Giuseppe Tonini, Alice Calvieri, Bruno Vincenzi, Daniele SantiniMedical Oncology, University Campus Bio-Medico, Rome, ItalyAbstract: Worldwide, colorectal cancer (CRC) is the fourth most commonly diagnosed malignant disease and the second leading cause of cancer-related death in Western nations. In...

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Main Authors: Giuseppe Tonini, Alice Calvieri, Bruno Vincenzi, Daniele Santini
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Dove Medical Press 2009-04-01
Series:OncoTargets and Therapy
Online Access:http://www.dovepress.com/first-line-targeted-therapies-in-the-treatment-of-metastatic-colorecta-a3033