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NEJM phase III trial of Lonsurf + bevacizumab in CRC shows OS and PFS increases in mCRC

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Results from the multinational, pivotal phase III SUNLIGHT* clinical trial of Lonsurf (trifluridine/tipiracil), alone or in combination with bevacizumab, in refractory metastatic colorectal cancer (mCRC) showed a statistically significant and clinically meaningful improvements in overall survival and progression-free survival for patients with refractory mCRC following disease progression or intolerance on two prior chemotherapy regimens compared to trifluridine/tipiracil alone. 

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