What are the major drug targets for colon cancer?

This page lists cancer drugs approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for use in colon cancer and rectal cancer. The list includes generic names, brand names, and common drug combinations, which are shown in capital letters. read more

Chemotherapy is the use of medicines to control the cancer's growth or relieve symptoms. Often the medicines are given through a needle in your vein. Your blood vessels carry the medicines through your body. read more

Drugs that target EGFR can be used to treat some advanced colon or rectal cancers. These include: Cetuximab (Erbitux) Panitumumab (Vectibix) Both of these drugs are given by IV infusion, either once a week or every other week. These drugs don't work in colorectal cancers that have mutations (defects) in the KRAS, NRAS or BRAF gene. read more