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The OncLive Lung Cancer condition center page is a comprehensive resource for clinical news and expert insights on non–small cell lung cancer, small cell lung cancer, mesothelioma, and more. This page features news articles, interviews in written and video format, and podcasts that focus on unmet needs, treatment advances, and ongoing research in lung cancer.

Dr. Puri on the Rationale to Evaluate Real-World Multiomic Characterization of SCLC Subtypes

August 2nd 2021

Sonam Puri, MD, discusses the rationale to evaluate the real-world multiomic characterization of small cell lung cancer subtypes.

Dr. Mamdani on Evaluating the Immunogenicity of STK11/TP53 Co-Mutations in NSCLC

August 2nd 2021

Hirva Mamdani, MD, discusses the rationale to evaluate the immunogenicity of STK11 and TP53 co-mutations in non–small cell lung cancer.

Dr. Naqash on the Results of a Tumor Profiling Study in STK11/TP53 Co-Mutated NSCLC

August 2nd 2021

Abdul Rafeh Naqash, MD, discusses the results of a tumor profiling study in STK11 and TP53 co-mutated non–small cell lung cancer.

Sotorasib Flips the Switch for Patients With KRAS G12C-Mutant NSCLC

August 2nd 2021

Ferdinandos Skoulidis, MD, PhD, discusses the necessity for targeting and screening patients for KRAS G12C mutations.

Dr. Kelly on Overcoming Osimertinib Resistance in NSCLC With Bispecific Antibodies

August 1st 2021

Karen L. Kelly, MD, discusses overcoming osimertinib resistance in patients with non–small cell lung cancer through the use of bispecific antibodies.

Dr. Reckamp on the Significance of ALTA in ALK+ NSCLC

August 1st 2021

Karen L. Reckamp, MD, discusses the significance of the final results of the ALTA trial in patients with ALK-positive non–small cell lung cancer.

Research Efforts Seek to Unlock the Potential of PARP Inhibition in Thoracic Malignancies

August 1st 2021

Ongoing studies with biomarker-selected cohorts may help to identify subsets of patients with thoracic malignancies who might confer benefit from PARP inhibitors.

Utility of Immunotherapy Keeps Evolving in Unresectable Stage III NSCLC

July 31st 2021

Many checkpoint inhibitors are currently under investigation in combination with concurrent radiotherapy in stage III non–small cell lung cancer, which experts propose could have practice-changing implications.

KRAS Inhibitors Reach New Milestones in NSCLC

July 31st 2021

Significant advances have been made regarding the development of KRAS G12C inhibitors in non–small cell lung cancer in recent years, explained Karen L. Reckamp, MD, who added that research regarding predictive co-mutations, acquired resistance, and combination strategies is expected to propel the utility of these agents even further.

Dr. Arcila on Choosing Between Molecular Tests in Lung Cancer

July 31st 2021

Maria E. Arcila, MD, highlights important considerations for selecting among molecular diagnostic tests for patients with lung cancer.

4 Novel Drug Classes Demonstrate Early Promise for EGFR-Mutated NSCLC

July 31st 2021

Osimertinib has emerged as the standard of care for patients with EGFR-mutated non–small cell lung cancer, but the need for novel agents is underscored as disease progression on the agent is inevitable.

Dr. Gandara on Incorporating MRD Testing into Lung Cancer Practice

July 31st 2021

David R. Gandara, MD, discusses how minimal residual disease testing might be incorporated into lung cancer clinical practice.

Predicting the Future of Overcoming EGFR Resistance Mechanisms in NSCLC

July 31st 2021

Sukhmani K. Padda, MD, discusses strategies to overcome EGFR resistance in patients with non–small cell lung cancer.

Bispecifics Prove to Have Intriguing Role in Lung Cancer

July 30th 2021

Bispecific antibodies have become an interesting new class of agents in the lung cancer pipeline, most recently with the developments of amivantamab-vmjw, zenocutuzumab, and tarlatamab.

Dr. Padda on Selecting a Therapy Following Osimertinib Resistance in NSCLC

July 30th 2021

Sukhmani K. Padda, MD, discusses treatment selection following osimertinib resistance in patients with non–small cell lung cancer.

Dr. Patel on the Potential With PARP/Immunotherapy Combos in NSCLC

July 30th 2021

Sandip P. Patel, MD, discusses the potential of combining PARP inhibitors with immunotherapy for patients with non–small cell lung cancer.

New Strategies for RET Inhibition May Expand Their Role in NSCLC

July 30th 2021

RET inhibitors displayed promising efficacy and a tolerable safety profile in patients with non–small cell lung cancer harboring RET alterations.

Understanding the Role of the Pulmonologist in the Diagnosis and Management of Lung Cancer

July 29th 2021

Harmeet S. Bedi, MD, discusses the important role of pulmonologists in the diagnosis and management of patients with lung cancer.

MRD Offers a Potential Predictive Strategy to Further Personalize Treatment in NSCLC

July 29th 2021

Although the predictive utility of minimal residual disease has yet to be fully realized in non–small cell lung cancer, it has the potential to guide treatment decisions in earlier lines of treatment, including the adjuvant setting.

Treatment After Progression of SCLC: Lurbinectedin

July 29th 2021

Vivek Subbiah, MD, reviews the safety and efficacy of treatment with lurbinectedin in patients who have platinum-sensitive relapsed small cell lung cancer.