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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.

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.

Future Directions in ES SCLC

July 29th 2021

Panelists reflect on treatment considerations for asymptomatic brain metastases, progress in biomarker research, and frequency of administering checkpoint inhibitors.

Adverse Events Associated With Mobocertinib

July 29th 2021

Common treatment-related adverse events associated with mobocertinib and other tyrosine kinase inhibitors, as well as management strategies are discussed.

Mobocertinib for NSCLC With EGFR Exon 20 Insertion Mutations

July 29th 2021

Clinical trial data and implications for treating patients with metastatic non–small cell lung cancer with EGFR exon 20 insertion mutations with mobocertinib.

Lung Cancer: Molecular Testing

July 29th 2021

Alexander Spira, MD, PhD, FACP, shares an overview of the molecular testing needed for non–small cell lung cancer and his preferences for testing.

NSCLC: Sotorasib in Practice

July 29th 2021

Experts share their real-world experiences regarding treatment with sotorasib, a new FDA-approved option for KRAS G12C-mutated non–small cell lung cancer (NSCLC).

Recent FDA-Approvals: KRAS G12C-Mutated NSCLC

July 29th 2021

An overview of new data presented at the American Society of Clinical Oncology 2021 annual meeting for KRAS G12C-mutated non–small cell lung cancer (NSCLC).

High Visceral Fat Index Associated With Worse Survival Outcomes in Early-Stage Lung Cancer

July 28th 2021

The method used to calculate how obesity is measured may impact whether it should be considered as a risk factor for non–small cell lung cancer.

Risks of Pneumonitis in Unresectable Stage III NSCLC

July 28th 2021

How to differentiate whether a patient with unresectable stage III non–small cell lung cancer develops pneumonitis from chemoradiation or durvalumab, and insight regarding techniques to help manage treatment toxicities.

Durvalumab for Unresectable Stage III NSCLC

July 28th 2021

Chaitali Nangia, MD, of the Patty and George Hoag Cancer Center, reacts to the significance of the 5-year overall survival data for the PACIFIC trial evaluating the use of durvalumab after chemoradiation as treatment for inoperable stage III non–small cell lung cancer.

Borghaei Breaks Down the Impact of Sotorasib in KRAS G12C–Mutant NSCLC and Future Research Directions

July 27th 2021

Hossein Borghaei, DO, MS, discusses the clinical implications of the FDA approval of sotorasib in patients with KRAS G12C–mutant NSCLC.