Molecular Biomarkers for the Evaluation of Colorectal Cancer: Guideline From the American Society for Clinical Pathology, College of American Pathologists, Association for Molecular Pathology, and American Society of Clinical Oncology

Antonia R. Sepulveda, Stanley R. Hamilton, Carmen J. Allegra, Wayne Grody, Allison M. Cushman-Vokoun, William K. Funkhouser, Scott E. Kopetz, Christopher Lieu, Noralane M. Lindor, Bruce D. Minsky, Federico A. Monzon, Daniel J. Sargent, Veena M. Singh, Joseph Willis, Jennifer Clark, Carol Colasacco, R. Bryan Rumble, Robyn Temple-Smolkin, Christina B. Ventura, Jan A. Nowak

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Abstract

Objectives: To develop evidence-based guideline recommendations through a systematic review of the literature to establish standard molecular biomarker testing of colorectal cancer (CRC) tissues to guide epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) therapies and conventional chemotherapy regimens. Methods: The American Society for Clinical Pathology, College of American Pathologists, Association for Molecular Pathology, and American Society of Clinical Oncology convened an expert panel to develop an evidence-based guideline to establish standard molecular biomarker testing and guide therapies for patients with CRC. A comprehensive literature search that included more than 4,000 articles was conducted. Results: Twenty-one guideline statements were established. Conclusions: Evidence supports mutational testing for EGFR signaling pathway genes, since they provide clinically actionable information as negative predictors of benefit to anti-EGFR monoclonal antibody therapies for targeted therapy of CRC. Mutations in several of the biomarkers have clear prognostic value. Laboratory approaches to operationalize CRC molecular testing are presented. Key Words: Molecular diagnostics; Gastrointestinal; Histology; Genetics; Oncology.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)187-225
Number of pages39
JournalJournal of Molecular Diagnostics
Volume19
Issue number2
DOIs
StatePublished - Mar 1 2017

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Pathology and Forensic Medicine
  • Molecular Medicine

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