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Targeted Therapy for Colorectal Cancer: How Personalized Treatments Are Changing Outcomes

In this episode, we explore how targeted therapy is transforming colorectal cancer care, offering patients more effective, personalized options that go beyond traditional chemotherapy.

You’ll learn:

  • How targeted therapies work to disrupt cancer cell growth while sparing healthy cells
  • Why genes like KRAS, BRAF, and MSI status are critical for tailoring treatments
  • The role of anti-VEGF and anti-EGFR therapies in controlling advanced tumors
  • What to know about resistance and the future of combination treatment strategies
  • How immunotherapy is opening new doors for MSI-high colorectal cancers
  • The importance of clinical trials in expanding targeted therapy options

Whether you’re newly diagnosed or seeking advanced treatment options, this episode highlights the breakthroughs giving new hope to colorectal cancer patients, especially when standard treatments no longer work.

Blog Link: Targeted Therapy for Colorectal Cancer

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