Strategies for Adverse Event Management in Patients With CRC Receiving Tucatinib

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Toxicities with tucatinib in patients with colorectal cancer like fatigue and GI issues are generally manageable but still require close monitoring, with early optimization of diarrhea management being key to allow patients to stay on effective treatment long-term.

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