FDA approves new combo treatment for colorectal cancer, showing 61% response rate in trials.

The FDA has approved a new treatment for metastatic colorectal cancer patients with a BRAF V600E mutation, combining encorafenib, cetuximab, and mFOLFOX6 chemotherapy. This decision follows phase 3 trial results showing a 61% overall response rate, compared to 40% for chemotherapy alone. The treatment offers hope for patients with limited options and is recommended at a 300 mg dose of encorafenib daily.

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