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CHMP recommends extension of Erbitux (Merck Serono) indication in Colorectal Cancer

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Last updated: 20th Nov 2011
Published: 20th Nov 2011
Source: Pharmawand
The CHMP recommends extension of the label for Erbitux (cetuximab) from Merck Serono/BMS for the treatment of patients with epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR)-expressing, KRAS wild-type metastatic Colorectal Cancer as first in line therapy with the FOLFOX chemotherapy in addition to its use in combination with irenotecan-based chemotherapy.
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