Colorectal Cancer
Conditions
Brief summary
This observational study will evaluate the efficacy and safety of Avastin (bevacizumab) in combination with fluoropyrimidine-based chemotherapy in elderly patients (\>/= 65 years of age) with newly diagnosed metastatic colorectal cancer. Patients will be followed until disease progression, death, withdrawal of consent, discontinuation of physician-patient relationship or study closure, whichever comes first.
Interventions
None listed
Sponsors
Study design
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
* Adult patients, \>/= 65 years of age * Patients with newly diagnosed metastatic colorectal cancer starting first-line treatment with Avastin in combination with fluoropyrimidine-based chemotherapy according to the approved Hungarian Summary of Product Characteristics * Patients suitable for Avastin treatment as assessed by the treating physician
Exclusion criteria
* Any contraindications to Avastin treatment according to the Hungarian Summary of Product Characteristics
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Median progression-free survival | approximately 3.5 years |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Clinical benefit rate (complete response + partial response + stable disease) | approximately 3.5 years |
| Metastasectomy rate | approximately 3.5 years |
| Mean duration of Avastin treatment | approximately 3.5 years |
| Overall response rate (complete response + partial response) | approximately 3.5 years |
| Median progression-free survival in subgroup receiving Avastin plus fluorouracil monotherapy | approximately 3.5 years |
| Median progression-free survival according to age group (65-74 years; >/= 75 years) | approximately 3.5 years |
| Safety: Incidence of adverse events | approximately 3.5 years |
Countries
Hungary