Managing CNS Metastases in KRASG12C Mutated NSCLC

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Narjust Florez, MD, emphasizes the importance of treating CNS metastases in KRAS G12C mutated NSCLC, highlighting the promising but limited data on adagrasib’s CNS penetrance and intracranial response, as shown in the KRystal-1b study, making it a preferred option for patients with CNS metastases despite its associated side effects.

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