Case report: BRAF V600E-mutant metastatic CRC patient achieves prolonged response to combined BRAF and MEK inhibition Skip to content The CRC Digest ▸ TREATMENT Case report: BRAF V600E-mutant metastatic CRC patient achieves prolonged response to combined BRAF and MEK inhibition A 60-year-old male patient diagnosed in 2019 with BRAF-mutant metastatic CRC and peritoneal metastases experienced an extraordinary response to MEK inhibitor-based treatment. (Frontiers in Oncology) This content
BREAKWATER trial compares encorafenib, cetuximab, and FOLFIRI versus FOLFIRI with or without bevacizumab in BRAF V600E-mutant colorectal cancer Skip to content The CRC Digest ◆ TRIAL DATA BREAKWATER trial compares encorafenib, cetuximab, and FOLFIRI versus FOLFIRI with or without bevacizumab in BRAF V600E-mutant colorectal cancer This randomized study evaluated targeted therapy combinations specifically for patients with BRAF V600E mutations, a subtype associated with poorer outcomes. (Annals of Oncology) This
Precision oncology strategies beyond RAS and RAF in MSS colorectal cancer Skip to content The CRC Digest Precision oncology strategies beyond RAS and RAF in MSS colorectal cancer Review outlines next-generation precision approaches for microsatellite-stable tumors, including antibody-drug conjugates, bispecific antibodies, DNA damage response targeting, and tumor microenvironment-directed therapies. (ESMO Open) This content is informational only and does not constitute medical
Furin Inhibition Targets KRAS and BRAF Pathways Skip to content The CRC Digest Furin Inhibition Targets KRAS and BRAF Pathways Blocking Furin improved chemotherapy sensitivity in KRAS- and BRAF-mutant organoids. (Oncogene) This content is informational only and does not constitute medical advice. Always consult your oncologist or care team. © 2026 The CRC Digest — crcdigest.com
CRC Research Finding Skip to content The CRC Digest ◇ Furin Protein Sustains Tumor Signals in KRAS- and BRAF-Mutated Colorectal Cancer Preclinical research identifies Furin as a key mediator of the TGF-β1-COX-2 pathway in KRAS- and BRAF-mutant colorectal cancer; blocking Furin suppressed tumor growth and enhanced sensitivity to chemotherapy in organoid models. (Oncogene) This