Thursday, 29 November 2012

KRAS and BRAF mutation screening in metastatic colorectal cancer costly in relation to benefits

Researchers report that screening for KRAS and BRAF mutations can reduce the cost of anti-EGFR treatment for metastatic colorectal cancer but with a very small reduction in overall survival according to a new study published on November 28 in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute. Read more here.

Study mentioned: Behl AS, et al. Cost-Effectiveness Analysis of Screening for KRAS and BRAF Mutations in Metastatic Colorectal Cancer. J Natl Cancer Inst. First published online November 28, 2012.

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