Targets,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
2(3), P. 237 - 249
Published: Sept. 7, 2024
The
vast
majority
of
advanced
NSCLC
cases
are
histologically
represented
by
adenocarcinomas.
EGFR
activating
mutations
(exon
19
deletions,
exon
21
L858R
substitutions,
20
insertions)
represent
one
the
most
common
druggable
alterations.
Since
erlotinib’s
FDA
approval
in
2013,
EGFR-TKIs
have
a
staple
EGFR+
treatment,
with
osimertinib
representing
latest
major
FDA-approved
third-generation
EGFR-TKI.
In
recent
years,
however,
several
preclinical
data
highlighted
promising
results
regarding
combination
therapies
involving
plus
chemotherapy,
and
various
clinical
trials
confirmed
these
results.
addition,
2021,
amivantamab
was
first
mAb
for
treatment
patients;
according
to
some
extremely
up-to-date
trials,
chemotherapy
is
also
associated
superior
Therefore,
this
paper
aims
provide
comprehensive
review
both
bases
evidence
patients.
Thoracic Cancer,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
16(3)
Published: Feb. 1, 2025
ABSTRACT
Background
Recognizing
rare
molecular
variants
of
driver
mutations
poses
a
challenge
in
precision
oncology,
particularly
for
treatment
non‐small
cell
lung
cancer
(NSCLC).
In
this
study,
we
aimed
to
determine
whether
Oncomine
Dx
Target
Test
Multi‐CDx
System
(ODxTT),
the
most
widely
used
genetic
test
NSCLC
Japan,
potentially
overlooks
druggable
EGFR
mutations.
Materials
and
Methods
Among
418
patients
who
underwent
testing
using
ODxTT
at
our
hospital,
267
were
diagnosed
with
adenocarcinoma.
No
reported
82
these
cases.
For
cases,
searched
exons
18–21
by
examining
binary
alignment
map
file.
Once
mutation
was
identified,
its
pathological
significance
evaluated
ClinVar
database
had
overlooked
any
actionable
Results
Mutations
19
18
identified
six
four
respectively.
Three,
six,
none
detectable
Cobas
Mutation
v2,
Lung
Cancer
Compact
Panel,
Amoy
Dx,
Of
10
patients,
five
subsequently
treated
TKI;
three
showed
partial
response,
one
stable
disease,
progressive
disease.
Conclusions
failed
identify
mutations,
accounting
12.2%
(10/82)
cases
initially
as
not
carrying
Therefore,
comprehensive
genomic
profiling
should
be
actively
performed
early
high
clinical
suspicion
Journal of Clinical Oncology,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: April 16, 2025
PURPOSE
To
our
knowledge,
the
ACHILLES/TORG1834
trial
is
first
randomized
study
comparing
afatinib
and
chemotherapy
in
patients
with
non–small
cell
lung
cancer
(NSCLC)
harboring
sensitizing
uncommon
epidermal
growth
factor
receptor
(
EGFR
)
mutations.
METHODS
This
randomized,
open-label
was
performed
at
51
Japanese
institutions
recruited
treatment-naïve
nonsquamous
NSCLC
mutations,
excluding
exon
20
insertions
T790M
Patients
were
randomly
assigned
2:1
to
receive
(30
or
40
mg
orally,
treating
physician's
discretion)
a
combination
of
platinum
(cisplatin
carboplatin)
pemetrexed,
followed
by
pemetrexed
maintenance.
The
primary
end
point
progression-free
survival
(PFS).
Secondary
points
included
objective
response
rate
(ORR),
overall
survival,
safety.
A
prespecified
interim
analysis
planned
provide
clinically
meaningful
information
promptly,
along
crossover
recommendation
if
necessary.
RESULTS
total
109
enrolled
between
March
2019
February
2023.
In
analysis,
Data
Safety
Monitoring
Committee
recommended
early
termination.
median
PFS
significantly
longer
receiving
than
those
undergoing
(10.6
v
5.7
months;
hazard
ratio,
0.421
[95%
CI,
0.251
0.706];
P
=
.0010).
ORRs
similar
across
population
among
participants
major
(G719X,
L861Q,
S768I),
compound,
other
mutations
(61.7%,
55.8%,
72.7%,
60.0%,
respectively).
most
common
grade
3
higher
adverse
events
diarrhea,
paronychia,
rash
for
afatinib,
appetite
loss
nausea
chemotherapy.
CONCLUSION
Afatinib
should
be
considered
standard
initial
therapy
Cancers,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
16(13), P. 2350 - 2350
Published: June 26, 2024
First-line
systemic
therapy
for
patients
with
advanced
or
metastatic
non-small
cell
lung
cancer
(NSCLC)
has
rapidly
evolved
over
the
past
two
decades.
First,
molecularly
targeted
a
growing
number
of
Clinical Cancer Research,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
30(15), P. 3128 - 3136
Published: May 20, 2024
In
the
realm
of
advanced
non-small
cell
lung
cancer
(NSCLC)
harboring
epidermal
growth
factor
receptor
(EGFR)
therapy
with
tyrosine
kinase
inhibitors
(TKI),
addressing
optimal
treatment
for
uncommon
EGFR
mutations
like
G719X
in
exon
18,
S768I
20,
and
L861Q
21
remains
a
pivotal
yet
challenging
frontier.
Contrary
to
well-established
efficacy
EGFR-TKIs
common
mutations,
these
alterations
pose
unmet
medical
needs
due
lack
comprehensive
evidence.
While
afatinib,
second-generation
EGFR-TKI,
has
received
FDA
approval
patients
was
based
on
post-hoc
analysis
randomized
clinical
trials.
Recent
developments
include
multiple
trials
investigating
both
second-
third-generation
mutations.
A
noteworthy
example
is
prospective
phase
II
trial
osimertinib
including
landmark
UNICORN
study,
which
shown
promising
results
treating
Despite
various
reports
afatinib
appropriate
use
TKIs
unclear.
This
review
aims
consolidate
findings
from
latest
focused
outlining
variations
therapeutic
specific
genetic
mutation.
By
synthesizing
findings,
we
aim
guide
oncologists
toward
more
informed
decisions
employing
NSCLC
other
than
20
insertion.
Additionally,
explore
potential
strategies
tailored
patient
populations
address
challenges
posed
by
JCO Precision Oncology,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
8
Published: Nov. 1, 2024
PURPOSE
The
activity
of
osimertinib
is
not
fully
characterized
in
non–small-cell
lung
cancer
(NSCLC)
with
uncommon
epidermal
growth
factor
receptor
(
EGFR
)
mutations.
Therefore,
we
conducted
a
systematic
review
and
meta-analysis
to
assess
the
safety
efficacy
patients
NSCLC
harboring
somatic
METHODS
PubMed,
Embase,
Cochrane
Library
were
searched
for
eligible
studies
reporting
mutations
defined
as
any
other
than
exon
19
deletion,
L858R
T790M
mutations,
20
insertion,
except
when
compound.
Then,
performed
pool
survival
outcomes
antitumoral
activity,
including
intracranial
(ic)
response
adverse
events.
RESULTS
Fifteen
comprising
594
included.
most
frequently
observed
solitary
G719X
25%
(81/327)
L861Q
21%
(69/327).
common
compound
12%
(23/192)
S768I
11%
(22/192).
Pooled
analysis
showed
an
objective
rate
(ORR)
51.30%
(95%
CI,
45.80
56.81),
disease
control
(DCR)
90.11%
86.27
92.96),
median
progression-free
9.71
months
7.96
11.86),
overall
16.79
9.93
28.39).
icORR
was
45.96%
30.18
62.17),
icDCR
95.76%
69.84
100).
Osimertinib
well
tolerated
frequency
grade
3
or
more
events
21.77%
6.24
43.33).
CONCLUSION
demonstrated
robust
without
unanticipated
concerns.