Improving Biomarker Driven Precision Therapy in NSCLC ~

Management Considerations for EGFR-positive NSCLC: Common Mutations, Atypical Mutations, and Exon 20 Insertion

Dec 13, 2022 05:00 PM in Eastern Time (US and Canada)

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Description:

Biomarker based testing and precision medicine-based approaches have become a standard to guide treatment decisions for advanced non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) and are crucial even for early-stage patients. There are several barriers that prevent optimal testing for patients, but the discovery of novel molecular targets and subsequent development of targeted therapies make it critical to find ways to overcome these barriers. As treatment progresses, there is a potential to develop resistance mechanisms to commonly used targeted therapies; these new targets are identified by the integration of precision medicine. Additionally, further research has revealed differing features even within the EGFR mutated NSCLC (e.g., atypical/uncommon mutations such as exon 18 mutations and exon 20 insertion) that warrant a modified approach to improve care for patients. It is imperative for all members of the lung cancer treatment team (oncologists, pathologists, pharmacists, nurse practitioners, nurses, and physicians’ assistants) to understand this data and recognize the complexity of managing these patients using a precision medicine based approach in both first line and subsequent line therapies. At this webinar, learn clinical pearls needed to attain best outcomes for your patients with these mutations in a case-based conversation with expert faculty. • Overview of NSCLC and Transition Towards Biomarker Based Testing • Discussing the evolving role of adjuvant targeted treatment in EGFR-mutated NSCLC • Discuss best practices for treating patients with EGFR-mutated NSCLC; including exon 18 mutations and exon 20 insertion • Review clinical data for novel therapy approved and/or with evolving data This program is supported by an educational grant from Pfizer. More detailed information including continuing education credit information can be found at: https://cme.bu.edu/NSCLCpart6