Future Perspectives in the Treatment and Management of Patients With EGFR-Mutated NSCLC

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Misako Nagasaka, MD, PhD, and Kristen Neumann, DNP, FNP-C, emphasize the importance of patient education, discussing how understanding the biological reasons behind treatments for EGFR-mutated non-small cell lung cancer and their side effects can lead to better outcomes, and highlighting the need for collaborative care and clear communication.

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