What’s Next for Comprehensive Genomic Profiling in Cancer Care
July 10th 2025An expert discusses how comprehensive genomic profiling will continue growing as an essential component of personalized cancer care, expanding into serial testing for resistance monitoring, tumor burden tracking, and potentially earlier-stage cancers as targeted therapies prove effective beyond advanced disease.
Key Insights for Improving Adoption of Dual and Concurrent Testing for Cancer Care
July 10th 2025An expert discusses how education about the clinical impact of genomic testing, understanding of targeted therapies, turnaround times, and team-based approaches are essential to bridge the gap in routine comprehensive genomic profiling adoption.
Putting Comprehensive Genomic Profiling into Practice With Advanced Lung Cancer
July 10th 2025An expert discusses how molecular profiling has become essential for most solid tumor cancers, particularly in lung cancer, where both tissue- and plasma-based testing using next-generation sequencing help identify actionable genomic targets and monitor resistance patterns.
Comprehensive Genomic Profiling Is a Cornerstone of Cancer Care
July 10th 2025An expert discusses how molecular profiling has become essential for most solid tumor cancers, particularly in lung cancer, where both tissue- and plasma-based testing using next-generation sequencing helps identify actionable genomic targets and monitor resistance patterns.
EGFR Exon 20 Insertion NSCLC: A Comprehensive Overview
November 27th 2023Experts discuss the rapidly evolving treatment landscape for EGFR exon 20 insertion lung cancer, highlighting recent advancements in therapies, clinical trial results, and the quest for first-line treatment options, providing valuable insights into managing this unique patient population.
Advancements in EGFR-Mutant NSCLC: ADCs and Other Targeted Therapies
November 27th 2023Learn about the latest developments in the treatment of lung cancer, focusing on EGFR mutations, antibody-drug conjugates (ADCs), targeted therapies, and biomarker-driven approaches to improve patient outcomes in various stages of the disease.
EGFR-Mutant NSCLC: Second-Line Treatment Options and Safety Data
November 20th 2023Shared insight into the complexities in treating EGFR mutant lung cancer during the second-line therapy phase, including safety profiles of different treatment regimens, managing toxicities, and ongoing research to improve patient outcomes.
Impact of Combination Therapies and CNS Efficacy in EGFR-Mutant NSCLC Treatment
November 20th 2023Experts consider the influence of combination therapies on EGFR-mutant lung cancer treatment, including the impact on central nervous system (CNS) response, challenges in CNS metastases management, and the potential alternatives to whole-brain radiation.
Revolutionizing First-Line Strategies in EGFR-Mutant NSCLC: Combination Therapies
November 13th 2023Explore significant updates in the field of EGFR-mutant lung cancer treatment, focusing on the introduction of combination therapy in the first-line setting, including the FLAURA2., MARIPOSA, and RAMOSE trials, offering improved progression-free survival and potential implications for patient care.
Biomarker Testing and Advancements in EGFR-Mutant NSCLC Treatment Strategies
November 13th 2023Insights into diagnosing EGFR-mutant lung cancer and explores evolving first-line treatment strategies, incorporating recent developments, combinations, and clinical trial data, while addressing challenges in testing and patient management.
Systemic Treatment Options for Brain Metastases from Non–Small-Cell Lung Cancer
In this review, we discuss recent clinical investigations that highlight the effects of novel compounds targeting EGFR, ALK, and other receptor oncogenes, as well as the promise of immunotherapy in lung cancer CNS disease.
ALK-Targeted Therapy for Lung Cancer: Ready for Prime Time
June 15th 2011Lung cancer remains the leading cause of cancer-related death in the United States. Ongoing research into the molecular basis of lung cancer has yielded insight into various critical pathways that are deregulated in lung tumorigenesis, and in particular key driver mutations integral to cancer cell survival and proliferation.
Radiotherapy in Small-Cell Lung Cancer
October 15th 2010Ganti and colleagues have provided a brief review on the diagnosis of small-cell lung cancer (SCLC) and the roles of chemotherapy and surgery in its management. Notably, in the past three decades, the most significant progress in the treatment of SCLC has mainly involved the use of radiotherapy. Thus, to complement their assessment, we will provide an overview of the role of radiation in the management of limited-stage and extensive-stage SCLC.