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Savolitinib/Osimertinib Yields Responses in EGFR-Mutant, MET-Amplified, Osimertinib-Resistant NSCLC

*April 2024* The addition of the selective MET TKI savolitinib (Orpathys) to osimertinib (Tagrisso) demonstrated consistent safety and higher clinical activity vs savolitinib plus placebo in patients with EGFR-mutated, MET-amplified advanced non–small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) whose disease had previously progressed on osimertinib, according to findings from a proteogenomic analysis presented at…
ASTRO Org
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Safety and Feasibility of Stereotactic Radiosurgery for Patients with 15 or more Brain Metastases

*April 2024* Abstract Background Current standard of care treatment for patients with ≥15 brain metastases(BM) is whole brain radiation therapy(WBRT), despite poor neurocognitive outcomes. We analyzed our institutional experience of treating these patients with stereotactic radiosurgery(SRS), with the aim of evaluating safety, cognitive outcomes, and survival metrics. Methods Patients who…
Reachmd
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Unlocking the Potential of HER3-Targeted Therapy: Breakthroughs in EGFR-Mutant NSCLC

*April 2024* Video: Dive into the forefront of precision oncology with Drs. Pasi Janne and Jyoti Patel, where they unravel the potential of HER3-directed antibody-drug conjugates (ADCs) in revolutionizing treatment for NSCLC. Discover the transformative potential of HER3-directed ADCs in overcoming resistance to EGFR-targeted TKI therapies. This program offers a…
OBR Oncology
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If You Have “One Shot on Goal” in EGFR-Mutated NSCLC, Which Approach Is Best?

*April 2024* “The rapidly evolving first-line treatment landscape for patients with metastatic EGFR mutant non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC)” remains a “hot topic,” according to Eric K. Singhi, MD, assistant professor at the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center. He and fellow “Leading Thoughts: Lung Cancer” panelists Maya Khalil, MD, thoracic…
targeted oncology
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Schneider Urges Closer Review of Mechanisms of Resistance in Relapsed NSCLC

*April 2024* Although the use of the tyrosine kinase inhibitor (TKI) osimertinib (Tagrisso) is the preferred frontline approach in patients with non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) with classic EGFR mutations, acquired resistance mechanisms invariably develop. “When we think about acquired resistance to TKIs, this is not limited to EGFR and ALK—it is a universal persistent…
Dr. Reuben
ResearchStories

Clinician Spotlight: Dr. Alexandre Reuben

*April 2024* This month, we are honored to feature Dr Alexandre Reuben, PhD, assistant professor in the Department of Thoracic/Head & Neck Medical Oncology at MD Anderson Cancer Center. Dr. Reuben's research aims to understand how to boost the body's T-cell response against lung cancer, uncovering resistance mechanisms within the…
lung cancer voices
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All About Oligoradiation and CURB

*March 2024* In this podcast, Dr. Paul Wheatley-Price sits down with Dr. Amir Safavi, final-year Radiation Oncology Resident at the University of Toronto, and Dr. Jillian Tsai, Staff Radiation Oncologist at Princess Margaret Cancer Centre. They preface the chat with radiation 101, describe what "oligo-" means in the context of…
Targeted Oncology
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Amivantamab/Lazertinib Still Effective in EGFRm NSCLC Despite Dose Interruptions

*March 2024* The phase 3 MARIPOSA trial (NCT04487080) evaluating a regimen of amivantamab-vmjw (Rybrevant) and lazertinib vs standard-of-care osimertinib (Tagrisso) for the treatment of EGFR-mutated non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) had promising results, showing the superiority of amivantamab/lazertinib over osimertinib. The combination demonstrated a longer progression-free survival (PFS) and duration…