A Phase II Trial of Modified FOLFOX 6 and Cetuximab in First Line Treatment of Metastatic Colorectal Cancer

This is a Phase II, open label, non-randomized study in patients with histologically or pathologically confirmed diagnosis of stage IIIB/IV, EGFR+ adenocarcinoma of the colon or rectum who have not received prior chemotherapy for their metastatic disease. Primary Study Endpoint: To assess the response rate, progression-free survival, and overall safety profile of a modified FOLFOX 6 plus cetuximab regimen in the first-line treatment of patients with metastatic colorectal cancer. Secondary Study Endpoint(s): To assess overall survival of patients with metastatic colorectal cancer who receive first-line therapy with a modified FOLFOX 6 + cetuximab regimen.