Expert consensus on maintenance treatment for metastatic colorectal cancer in China

Chin J Cancer. 2016 Jan 14:35:13. doi: 10.1186/s40880-015-0067-x.

Abstract

The impact of maintenance therapy on progression-free survival and overall survival as well as quality of life of Chinese patients with metastatic colorectal cancer has long been under discussion. Recently, some phase III clinical trials have revealed that maintenance therapy can significantly prolong the progression-free survival while maintain an acceptable safety profile. Based on this evidence and common treatment practice in China, we now generated one Expert Consensus on Maintenance Treatment for Metastatic Colorectal Cancer in China to further specify the necessity of maintenance therapy, suitable candidates for such treatment, and appropriate regimens.

MeSH terms

  • China
  • Clinical Trials, Phase III as Topic
  • Colorectal Neoplasms / drug therapy*
  • Consensus*
  • Humans
  • Maintenance Chemotherapy / methods*
  • Neoplasm Metastasis
  • Practice Guidelines as Topic*
  • Survival Analysis
  • Treatment Outcome