Definition:
Cetuximab targets a type of protein (EGFR) present on the surface of colorectal cancer cells. Ultimately, cetuximab interferes with the growth of these cells and causes them to die. Cetuximab is sold under the brand name Erbitux and is prescribed to patients whose cancer has spread to other organs.
For more detailed information about cetuximab, please visit the cetuximab information page.
If you'd like basic information about each type of drug used in the treatment of colon and rectal cancer, please take a look at the Colorectal Cancer Drug Index.
Source: Drug Finder: Cetuximab. About.com. 3 Mar. 2006. 28 Jan. 2008 [http://drugsaz.about.com/od/drugs/cetuximab.htm].
Cetuximab targets a type of protein (EGFR) present on the surface of colorectal cancer cells. Ultimately, cetuximab interferes with the growth of these cells and causes them to die. Cetuximab is sold under the brand name Erbitux and is prescribed to patients whose cancer has spread to other organs.
For more detailed information about cetuximab, please visit the cetuximab information page.
If you'd like basic information about each type of drug used in the treatment of colon and rectal cancer, please take a look at the Colorectal Cancer Drug Index.
Source: Drug Finder: Cetuximab. About.com. 3 Mar. 2006. 28 Jan. 2008 [http://drugsaz.about.com/od/drugs/cetuximab.htm].
Also Known As: Erbitux
