KRAS testing for anti-EGFR therapy in advanced colorectal cancer : an evidence-based and economic analysis

Medical Advisory Secretariat
Record ID 32011000419
English
Authors' objectives:

The objective of this systematic review is to determine the predictive value of KRAS testing in the treatment of metastatic colorectal cancer (mCRC) with two anti-EGFR agents, cetuximab and panitumumab. Economic analyses are also being conducted to evaluate the cost-effectiveness of KRAS testing.

Authors' recommendations: KRAS status is predictive of outcomes in cetuximab and panitumumab monotherapy, and in cetuximab-irinotecan combination therapy.While KRAS testing is cost-effective for all strategies considered, it is not equally cost-effective for all treatment options.
Details
Project Status: Completed
Year Published: 2010
English language abstract: An English language summary is available
Publication Type: Not Assigned
Country: Canada
MeSH Terms
  • Colorectal Neoplasms
  • Costs and Cost Analysis
  • Mutation
  • Predictive Value of Tests
  • Cetuximab
  • Antibodies, Monoclonal, Humanized
  • Antineoplastic Agents, Immunological
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