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2d
Testing patterns, patient and tumour characteristics and survival by NRAS and KIT genotype in melanoma. (PubMed, Clin Exp Dermatol)
This is the largest national dataset on melanoma NRAS and KIT status published to date. Variations in NRAS/KIT testing by geographic/demographic factors drives initiatives to ensure consistent care. NRAS mutated melanoma had high incidence which emphasises the unmet need to develop therapies and trials for NRAS mutated melanoma. This study increases our understanding of biomarkers NRAS and KIT and provides a foundation for optimising melanoma care, contributing to advancements in precision oncology.
Journal
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NRAS (Neuroblastoma RAS viral oncogene homolog)
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NRAS mutation • KIT mutation • RAS wild-type • NRAS wild-type
2d
KRAS-Wild Pancreatic Cancer-More Targets than Treatment Possibilities? (PubMed, Cancers (Basel))
Currently, selpercatinib, larotrectinib, and repotrectinib are approved by the FDA for the treatment of certain solid tumors harboring specific gene fusions. Recent studies on zenocutuzumab resulted in the FDA-accelerated approval for NGR1 fusion-positive NSCLC and PDAC. Germline mutations may specifically increase responsiveness to poly(ADP-ribose) polymerase (PARP) inhibitors or platinum-based treatments. Comprehensive genomic profiling, incorporating fusion detection and germline testing, is essential to identify patients who may benefit from precision-based approaches.
Review • Journal • PARP Biomarker
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KRAS (KRAS proto-oncogene GTPase) • ALK (Anaplastic lymphoma kinase) • RET (Ret Proto-Oncogene) • ROS1 (Proto-Oncogene Tyrosine-Protein Kinase ROS) • FGFR (Fibroblast Growth Factor Receptor) • NRG1 (Neuregulin 1) • NTRK (Neurotrophic receptor tyrosine kinase)
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KRAS mutation • KRAS wild-type • ALK fusion • RAS wild-type
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Vitrakvi (larotrectinib) • Retevmo (selpercatinib) • Augtyro (repotrectinib) • Bizengri (zenocutuzumab-zbco)
3d
A New Hope: Dual Human Epidermal Growth Factor Receptor 2 Blockade and Chemotherapy in Human Epidermal Growth Factor Receptor 2-Amplified Colorectal Cancer - A Case Report and Literature Review. (PubMed, Case Rep Oncol)
Dual HER2-targeted therapy combined with chemotherapy is a promising strategy for HER2-positive mCRC patients with good performance status. This approach warrants validation in large-scale clinical trials to confirm its efficacy.
Journal
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HER-2 (Human epidermal growth factor receptor 2)
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HER-2 positive • HER-2 overexpression • HER-2 amplification • HER-2 negative • RAS wild-type • HER-2 positive + RAS wild-type
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Irene (pyrotinib)
4d
Correlation analysis between RAS gene mutations and pathological morphological features in colorectal cancer. (PubMed, Sci Rep)
Histopathological evaluation may aid risk stratification alongside KRAS status. Prognostic assessment in clinical settings should take both TNM staging and KRAS status into account.
Journal
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KRAS (KRAS proto-oncogene GTPase) • PIK3CA (Phosphatidylinositol-4,5-bisphosphate 3-kinase catalytic subunit alpha) • NRAS (Neuroblastoma RAS viral oncogene homolog) • RAS (Rat Sarcoma Virus)
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KRAS mutation • NRAS mutation • PIK3CA mutation • KRAS G12D • KRAS wild-type • RAS mutation • RAS wild-type • KRAS G12 • NRAS G13
4d
Unravelling Resistance: Integrating Metabolism, Epigenetics, Immunology, and Proteostasis in Strategies against Kirsten Rat Sarcoma Viral Oncogene Homolog-mutant Colorectal Cancer. (PubMed, Int J Biol Sci)
The research also integrates recent advances in multi-targeted strategies, including combinations of KRAS inhibitors with metabolic or epigenetic modulators or immune checkpoint blockade. These findings provide potential strategies for overcoming resistance in KRAS-mutant CRC, addressing a critical gap in precision oncology.
Preclinical • Review • Journal
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KRAS (KRAS proto-oncogene GTPase)
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KRAS mutation • KRAS wild-type • RAS wild-type
9d
Comparative efficacy and safety of targeted therapeutics or immunotherapy agents combined with chemotherapy as first-line treatment for advanced biliary tract cancer: a systematic review and network meta-analysis. (PubMed, BMC Cancer)
Our findings directly inform clinical guidelines, address gaps in current therapeutic decision-making. Durvalumab or pembrolizumab combined with GC are optimal first-line regimens for advanced BTC, balancing survival benefits and safety. Sintilimab plus anlotinib combined with GC demonstrates superior PFS but requires further validation. While EGFR inhibitors plus chemotherapy demonstrate potential in KRAS wild-type patients, confirmation in large-scale RCTs is required. PD-L1 expression may represent a promising predictive biomarker for response to PD-1 inhibitor therapy.
Retrospective data • Review • Journal • PD(L)-1 Biomarker • IO biomarker
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PD-L1 (Programmed death ligand 1) • KRAS (KRAS proto-oncogene GTPase)
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PD-L1 expression • KRAS wild-type • RAS wild-type
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Keytruda (pembrolizumab) • Erbitux (cetuximab) • cisplatin • Imfinzi (durvalumab) • gemcitabine • Focus V (anlotinib) • Tyvyt (sintilimab) • bintrafusp alfa (M7824)
13d
Impact of sex on efficacy and safety of 1st-line treatment with FOLFIRI plus cetuximab or bevacizumab in RAS/BRAF wildtype metastatic colorectal cancer - A subgroup analysis of the FIRE-3 (AIO KRK-0306) trial. (PubMed, Eur J Cancer)
The exploratory analysis of FIRE-3 suggests that the efficacy of cetuximab combined with FOLFIRI in RAS wild-type mCRC is related to sex and primary tumor sidedness. The results support the inclusion of patient sex into the design of future trials.
Journal
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BRAF (B-raf proto-oncogene) • RAS (Rat Sarcoma Virus)
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BRAF wild-type • RAS wild-type
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Avastin (bevacizumab) • Erbitux (cetuximab) • 5-fluorouracil • irinotecan • leucovorin calcium
15d
TAS-102 plus bevacizumab as salvage treatment in colorectal cancer: A retrospective study. (PubMed, Oncol Lett)
The chemotherapy history included fluoropyrimidine (101 patients, 100%), oxaliplatin (95 patients, 94.1%), irinotecan (82 patients, 81.2%), anti-vascular endothelial growth factor antibody (92 patients, 91.1%) and anti-epidermal growth factor receptor antibody (41 patients, accounting for 87.2% of the RAS wild-type subgroup). The results of the present study suggested that TAS-102 combined with bevacizumab in subsequent treatment may have greater efficacy in rectal cancer than in colon cancer, possibly due to the lower frequency of liver metastases in rectal cancer. However, this finding is exploratory and requires further validation via larger prospective studies.
Retrospective data • Journal
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EGFR (Epidermal growth factor receptor)
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RAS wild-type
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Avastin (bevacizumab) • oxaliplatin • irinotecan • Lonsurf (trifluridine/tipiracil)
15d
Cytological Features of Pancreatic Medullary Carcinoma Diagnosed by Endoscopic Ultrasound-Guided Fine Needle Aspiration. (PubMed, Diagn Cytopathol)
Consequently, the patient was diagnosed with pancreatic medullary carcinoma. To our knowledge, only 33 cases of pancreatic medullary carcinoma have been reported to date, and this is the first report to describe its cytological features.
Journal
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KRAS (KRAS proto-oncogene GTPase) • MSI (Microsatellite instability)
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MSI-H/dMMR • KRAS wild-type • RAS wild-type
16d
From CMS to iCMS/IMF: Developing Roadmap to Precision Therapy in Colorectal Cancer. (PubMed, Int J Mol Sci)
Future outlooks are outlined with near-term biomarker-drug hypotheses for microsatellite-stable (MSS)-iCMS3 and high fibrosis tumors and key gaps to close for clinical translation. This review outlines a roadmap for precision medicine in colorectal cancer by leveraging the iCMS/IMF framework to integrate pathology and digital pathology, molecular diagnostics, and therapy mapping with FAP-targeted imaging and therapy.
Review • Journal • MSi-H Biomarker • PD(L)-1 Biomarker • IO biomarker
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BRAF (B-raf proto-oncogene) • MSI (Microsatellite instability)
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EGFR mutation • MSI-H/dMMR • BRAF mutation • RAS wild-type
18d
Local Recurrence Rates in Locally Advanced Rectal Cancer Are Higher with KRAS Codon 13 Mutations. (PubMed, J Gastrointest Cancer)
This study suggests codon 13 KRAS mutations may be associated with LR in LARC. However, given the small number patients and events, these findings should be cautiously interpreted until confirmed by larger studies. Preoperative genetic testing for KRAS mutations is suggested to enhance risk stratification.
Retrospective data • Journal
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KRAS (KRAS proto-oncogene GTPase)
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KRAS mutation • KRAS wild-type • KRAS G13D • RAS wild-type • KRAS G13
18d
Short- and Long-Term Outcomes of Neoadjuvant Chemotherapy in Operable Locally Advanced Colon Cancer: A Systematic Review. (PubMed, Cureus)
The addition of targeted therapy based on biomarker status (e.g., panitumumab in KRAS-wildtype tumors) demonstrated significant improvements in DFS and OS...Its efficacy is highly dependent on careful patient selection based on disease stage and molecular characteristics. Future research should focus on randomized trials in high-risk populations and the integration of personalized treatment approaches.
Review • Journal
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KRAS (KRAS proto-oncogene GTPase)
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KRAS wild-type • RAS wild-type
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5-fluorouracil • Vectibix (panitumumab) • leucovorin calcium