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Criteria

Inclusion Criteria:

Signed written informed consent, prior any study-specific procedures
Male or female > = 18 years of age
Histologically confirmed adenocarcinoma of the colon or rectum with metastatic disease not eligible for surgery with curative intent - in case of a unique metastatic lesion this should be confirmed by biopsy
ECOG performance status < 1 at study entry
Immunohistochemical evidence of EGFR expression on tumour tissue
Presence of at least one unidimensional measurable lesion with a diameter > 20mm by conventional CT scan or MRI, and 10mm by spiral CT scan, according to the RECIST criteria (Index lesion(s) must not lie within an irradiated area)
Have not received any Chemotherapy regimen for metastatic disease
Life expectancy of > 3 months
Neutrophils > = 1.5 x 109/L, platelet count > = 100 x 109/L, and haemoglobin > = 9 g/dL.
Bilirubin level either normal or 1.5 x ULN
ASAT and ALAT < = 2.5 x ULN (< = 5 x ULN in case of liver metastasis)
Alkaline phosphatase < = 2.5 x ULN or < = 5 x ULN in case of liver metastasis or < = 10 x ULN in case of bone metastases
Serum creatinine < = 1.5 x ULN or CrCl > 50 ml/min (Cockroft and Gault formula)
Negative Pregnancy test within one week before treatment start, if applicable

Exclusion Criteria:

Previous chemotherapy for metastatic CRC or adjuvant therapy with oxaliplatin or irinotecan.
Adjuvant or neo-adjuvant therapy with 5 FU or derivatives is allowed if the chemotherapy treatment free interval is > 6 months and the patient have not progressed during treatment
Surgery (excluding diagnostic biopsy) or irradiation within 4 weeks prior to study entry
Prior radiotherapy is permitted if it was not administered to target lesions selected for this study
Concurrent chronic systemic immune therapy, chemotherapy, or hormone therapy not indicated in the study protocol
Any investigational agent(s) within 4 weeks prior to entry
Previous exposure to EGFR-pathway targeting therapy
History of evidence upon physical examination of CNS disease (e.g. primary brain tumour, seizure not controlled with standard therapy, any brain metastasis or history of stroke)
Clinically relevant coronary artery disease or a history of a myocardial infarction within the last 12 months
Serious uncontrolled intercurrent infections, or other serious uncontrolled concomitant disease
Acute or subacute intestinal occlusion or history of inflammatory bowel disease
Pre-existing neuropathy > grade 1
Known grade 3 or 4 allergic reaction to any of the components of the treatment.
Any concurrent malignancy other than non-melanoma skin cancer, or carcinoma in situ of the cervix. (Patients with a previous malignancy but without evidence of disease for > = 5 years will be allowed to enter the trial)
Known drug abuse/ alcohol abuse
Legal incapacity or limited legal capacity
Medical or psychological condition which in the opinion of the investigator would not permit the patient to complete the study or sign meaningful informed consent
Pregnant or lactating women
Sexually active males and females (of childbearing potential) unwilling to practice contraception during the study
Lack of physical integrity of the upper gastrointestinal tract or those who have malabsorption syndrome
Known dihydropyrimidine dehydrogenase deficiency