RAS gene mutation testing performed for patients with metastatic colorectal cancer who receive anti-epidermal growth factor receptor monoclonal antibody therapy
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Fall 2025
1.6 Measure Description
Percentage of adult patients (aged 18 and over) with metastatic colorectal cancer who receive anti-epidermal growth factor receptor monoclonal antibody therapy for whom RAS (KRAS and NRAS) gene mutation testing was performed
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1.20 Types of Data Sources
Numerator
1.14 Numerator
RAS (KRAS and NRAS) gene mutation testing performed prior to initiation of anti-EGFR monoclonal antibody therapy
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1.15 Denominator
Adult patients with metastatic colorectal cancer who receive anti-EGFR monoclonal antibody therapy
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Most Recent Endorsement Activity
Endorsed Cancer Fall Cycle 2019
Initial Endorsement
2012-10
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American Society of Clinical Oncology
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Angela.Kennedy@asco.org
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