Pharmacogenomics-guided chemotherapy and supportive care for patients with metastatic colorectal cancer.

2019 
703Background: In metastatic colorectal cancer (CRC), pharmacogenomics (PGx) testing presents a unique opportunity to improve outcomes since the genes DPYD & UGT1A1 encoding the enzymes metabolizing the chemotherapy drugs, 5-fluorouracil and irinotecan, are already well known. In the TRIBE clinical trial, proportion of patients with serious adverse events (SAEs) was higher in those with DPYD/UGT1A1 aberrations and were dose dependent. Critical barrier has been integration into clinical practice. We aimed to report on the feasibility and results of incorporating PGx testing into clinical practice. Methods: As a quality improvement initiative, we integrated the use of OneOme RightMed comprehensive test through funding from our center of individualized medicine, which reports on 28 genes and over 350 medications of interest. Pharmacists provided dosage recommendations based on test results real-time. Results: 126 patients have had the PGx testing since November 2017. Results have been available within 3-5 da...
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