Onkologie. 2024:18(4):279-282 | DOI: 10.36290/xon.2024.058
The systemic treatment for metastatic colorectal cancer (mCRC) includes the use of cytostatics, targeted therapy, and immunotherapy. Neoangiogenesis blockade has been a part of mCRC treatment for two decades. Fruquintinib, a novel tyrosine kinase inhibitor targeting vascular endothelial growth factor receptor (VEGFR) 1-3 blockade, significantly improved overall survival compared to a placebo in a heavily pretreated patient population. It also comes with a favourable, well-managed side-effect profile and is now the new standard of care for fourth line therapy for mCRC.
Accepted: October 1, 2024; Published: October 7, 2024 Show citation