Medical Research Archives,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
11(10)
Published: Jan. 1, 2023
Lung
cancer
is
one
of
the
most
commonly
diagnosed
cancers
worldwide.
It
leading
cause
cancer-related
deaths
in
both
men
and
women.
In
2020,
there
were
an
estimated
2.2
million
new
cases
lung
1.8
due
to
disease.
Historically,
has
been
more
common
men,
but
gap
closing.
Smoking
tobacco
cancer.
Survival
rates
for
vary
greatly
depending
on
stage
at
diagnosis
other
factors.
Overall,
prognosis
often
poor,
with
a
relatively
low
five-year
survival
rate
compared
some
cancers.
this
work
we
aim
show
paths
cancer,
through
study
several
mutations
proteins,
mostly
detected
by
Next-generation
sequencing
(NGS)
which
significantly
transformed
our
understanding
providing
high-throughput
cost-effective
methods
analyzing
genomic
information.
context
NGS
played
crucial
role
advancing
knowledge
disease,
improving
treatment,
guiding
personalized
medicine
approaches.
key
points
highlighting
importance
next-generation
cancer:
Comprehensive
Genomic
Profiling
Identification
Driver
Mutations
Stratification
Patients
Predicting
Treatment
Response
Monitoring
Disease
Progression
Clinical
Trials
Drug
Development
Early
Detection
Prognosis
A
large
meta-analysis
done,
as
well
detailed
86
patients
ANALIZA
laboratory.
sense
frequently
implicated
tumor
have
analyzed,
ALK,
ROS1
EGFR,
positions
they
occupy
genes,
addition
programmed
death
ligand
1
(PD-L1),
immune
control
protein,
expressed
activated
cells
cells,
how
its
identification
allows
us
direct
treatment
optimal
way.
summary,
revolutionized
field
research
clinical
practice.
By
insights
into
landscape
tumors,
facilitates
approaches,
early
detection,
ongoing
monitoring,
ultimately
improved
patient
outcomes.
Lung Cancer,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
204, P. 108550 - 108550
Published: April 24, 2025
In
Spain,
next-generation
sequencing
(NGS)
is
currently
available
in
a
limited
number
of
specialized
centers
and
remains
inaccessible
to
significant
proportion
patients.
The
ATLAS
study
aims
explore
the
tumor
molecular
profile
beyond
known
EGFR
mutations
ALK
translocations
using
NGS
on
biopsy
samples.
Patients
with
EGFR-sensitizing
or
were
excluded.
A
total
455
patients
advanced
non-small
cell
lung
cancer
(NSCLC)
enrolled
from
22
Spanish
hospitals.
DNA
RNA
extracted
formalin-fixed
paraffin-embedded
samples,
libraries
prepared
Oncomine
Focus
Assay.
Trialing
app
was
used
identify
active
clinical
trials
Spain.
Mutations
detected
65.7
%
cases.
Local
pathology
assessments
druggable
only
7.9
cases,
while
centralized
testing
increased
this
detection
rate
25.9
%.
most
prevalent
alteration
KRAS
G12C
(53.6
%),
followed
by
MET
amplification
(8.1
%)
exon
14
skipping
(7.3
%).
Additionally,
34.5
had
alterations
matching
trials,
offering
potential
treatment
opportunities.
Women
significantly
higher
probability
harbouring
(36
vs.
20.3
%,
p
<
0.001),
including
which
more
frequent
females
(22.6
10
common
adenocarcinomas
differentiation
grade
(p
0.001
=
0.049,
respectively).
Likewise,
translocations,
mutations,
BRAF
V600E,
skipping,
RET/ROS1
fusions
mainly
found
whereas
copy
variations
squamous
carcinomas
(28.6
15.1
%;
0.003)
men
(22
11.6
0.008).
demonstrates
utility
comprehensive
testing,
detects
clinically
relevant
than
one-third
may
extend
therapy
options.
Cancer Medicine,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
13(3)
Published: Jan. 11, 2024
Abstract
Objective
This
study
aimed
to
describe
the
performance
of
a
next‐generation
sequencing
(NGS)
panel
for
detection
precise
genomic
alterations
in
cancer
Spanish
clinical
practice.
The
impact
tumor
characteristics
was
evaluated
on
informative
NGS
and
actionable
mutation
rates.
Materials
Methods
A
cross‐sectional
conducted
at
Fundación
Jiménez
Díaz
University
Hospital
(May
2021–March
2022)
where
molecular
diagnostic
537
Formalin‐Fixed
Paraffin‐Embedded
(FFPE)
tissue
samples
diverse
solid
tumors
(lung,
colorectal,
melanoma,
gastrointestinal
stromal,
among
others)
performed
using
AVENIO
Tumor
Tissue
Targeted
Kit.
descriptive
analysis
features
all
carried
out.
Multivariable
logistic
assess
sample
defined
by
results
rate
(for
lung
tumors),
mutations
only).
Results
75.2%
75.3%
samples,
multivariable
showed
that
surgical
specimens
are
most
likely
provide
than
biopsies.
Regarding
mutational
findings,
727
pathogenic,
or
variant
unknown
significance
were
found
samples.
Single
nucleotide
common
alteration,
both
(85.3%
81.9%
respectively).
In
tumors,
it
is
more
find
from
non‐smokers
patients
with
adenocarcinoma,
large
cell,
undifferentiated
histologies.
Conclusion
largest
cohort‐level
Spain
profile
analyses
biopsy
different
routine
Our
findings
use
routinely
provides
good
rates
can
improve
characterization
identify
greater
number
mutations.
Cancers,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
16(14), P. 2586 - 2586
Published: July 19, 2024
This
was
a
retrospective
study
of
the
profile
and
initial
treatments
adults
diagnosed
with
early-stage
(ES)
non-small
cell
lung
cancer
(NSCLC)
during
January
2018–December
2021
at
16
leading
hospital
institutions
in
Austria,
excluding
patients
enrolled
clinical
trials.
In
total,
319
were
planned
~1:1:1
ratio
across
StI:II:III.
Most
tested
biomarkers
programmed
death
ligand
1
(PD-L1;
58%
expressing),
Kirsten
rat
sarcoma
virus
(KRAS;
22%
positive),
epidermal
growth
factor
receptor
(EGFR;
18%
positive).
Of
115/98/106
StI/II/III
patients,
82%/85%/36%
underwent
surgery,
followed
by
systemic
therapy
9%/45%/47%
those
[mostly
chemotherapy
(ChT)].
Unresected
treated
StIII
received
ChT
+
radiotherapy
[43%;
immune
checkpoint
inhibitors
(ICIs)
39%
those],
ICI
±
(35%),
ChT-alone/radiotherapy-alone
(22%).
Treatment
initiated
median
(interquartile
range)
24
(7–39)
days
after
histological
confirmation,
55
(38–81)
first
medical
visit.
Based
on
exploratory
analyses
all
newly
any
stage
NSCLC
2018–2021
14
sites
(N
=
7846),
22%/10%/25%/43%
had
StI/II/III/IV.
The
total
number
not
significantly
different
between
pre-COVID-19
(2018–2019)
study-specific
COVID-19
(2020–2021)
periods,
while
StI
proportion
increased
(21%
vs.
23%;
p
0.012).
Small
differences
noted
treatments.
conclusion,
aligned
guideline
recommendations
time
which
preceded
era
ICIs
targeted
therapies
(neo)adjuvant
setting.
Clinical & Translational Oncology,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
27(3), P. 1047 - 1061
Published: Aug. 16, 2024
The
complexity
of
cancer
care
requires
planning
and
analysis
to
achieve
the
highest
level
quality.
We
aim
measure
quality
provided
patients
with
non-small
cell
lung
(NSCLC)
using
data
contained
in
hospital's
information
systems,
order
establish
a
system
continuous
improvement.
Retrospective
observational
cohort
study
conducted
university
hospital
Spain,
consecutively
including
all
NSCLC
treated
between
2016
2020.
A
total
34
indicators
were
selected
based
on
literature
review
clinical
practice
guideline
recommendations,
covering
processes,
timeliness,
outcomes.
Applying
science
methods,
an
algorithm,
was
set
up
integrate
activity
administrative
extracted
from
Electronic
Patient
Record
along
registry.
Through
generated
routine
practice,
it
has
been
feasible
reconstruct
therapeutic
trajectory
automatically
calculate
algorithm
guidelines.
Process
revealed
high
adherence
outcome
showed
favorable
survival
rates
compared
previous
data.
Our
proposes
methodology
take
advantage
sources,
allowing
feedback
repeated
measurement
over
time,
developing
tool
understand
metrics
accordance
evidence-based
ultimately
seeking
improvement
health
care.
Expert Review of Pharmacoeconomics & Outcomes Research,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
23(9), P. 981 - 987
Published: Sept. 26, 2023
ABSTRACTIntroduction
Precision
medicine
is
defined
as
personalized
interventions
fitted
to
patients'
or
tumors'
characteristics.
Patients
diagnosed
with
different
neoplasms
have
benefited
from
a
therapeutic
approach
in
terms
of
response
and
survival.
However,
several
challenges
must
be
addressed
for
precision
oncology
become
global
reality.
Access
genomic
testing
that
allows
biomarker
identification
main
issue.Areas
covered
A
nonsystematic
literature
review
about
inequities
access
molecular
genetic
testing,
focusing
on
lung
cancer
the
prominent
example,
was
performed
by
group
expert
clinical
oncologists.Expert
opinion
tests
their
matched
treatments
differ
between
regions
world
even
among
diverse
populations
same
country.
Socioeconomic
characteristics
are
often
strongly
correlated
this
disparity.
Furthermore,
although
cost
determinant
factor
inequality,
other
issues
been
recognized.
Advances
education
healthcare
professionals,
patient
advocacy
initiatives,
building
local
laboratory
workstreams,
promoting
favorable
regulatory
environment
vital
factors
equal
access.KEYWORDS:
medicineinequitiesaccessoncologylung
cancertarget
therapy
Article
highlights
Countless
alterations
recognized
tumor
drivers
potential
targets
therapies.Lung
successful
example
application
Oncology.The
costs
innovative
therapies
against
rising
together
broad
such
Next-Generation
Sequencing
(NGS).Geographic
population
distribution
ethnic
inequalities
also
barriers
oncology.Global
strategies
improve
oncology.Declaration
interestThe
authors
no
relevant
affiliations
financial
involvement
any
organization
entity
interest
conflict
subject
matter
materials
discussed
manuscript.
This
includes
employment,
consultancies,
honoraria,
stock
ownership
options,
testimony,
grants
patents
received
pending,
royalties.Reviewer
disclosuresPeer
reviewers
manuscript
relationships
disclose.Additional
informationFundingThis
paper
not
funded.
Lung
cancer
accounts
for
the
majority
of
cases.
In
recent
years,
checkpoint
inhibitor
immunotherapy
(ICI)
has
emerged
as
a
new
treatment.
A
better
understanding
tumor
microenvironment,
or
TMJ,
immune
system
surrounding
is
needed.
Cytokines
are
small
proteins
that
carry
messages
between
cells
and
known
to
play
an
important
role
in
body's
response
inflammation
infection.
immunity
lung
cancer.
It
promotes
growth
(oncogenic
cytokines)
inhibits
(anti-tumor
by
controlling
signaling
pathways
growth,
proliferation,
metastasis,
apoptosis.
The
relies
heavily
on
cytokines.
They
can
also
be
produced
laboratory
therapeutic
use.
Cytokine
therapy
helps
stop
kill
cells.
Interleukins
interferons
two
types
cytokines
used
treat
This
article
begins
addressing
microenvironment
(TMJ)
its
components
review
highlights
functions
various
such
IL,
TGF
TNF.
Heliyon,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
10(7), P. e28285 - e28285
Published: March 16, 2024
BackgroundROS1
rearrangements
(ROS1+)
define
a
distinct
molecular
subset
of
lung
adenocarcinomas.
ROS1
+
tumors
are
known
to
occur
more
in
never-smokers,
but
the
frequency
and
outcome
positivity
by
sex
smoking
intensity
not
clearly
documented.Patients
methodsThis
patient
cohort
study
included
all
never-
(<100
cigarettes
lifetime)
light-
(100
cigarettes-20
pack-years)
smokers,
sample
heavy-smokers.
rates
were
compared
within
beyond
our
study.
Survival
outcomes
analyzed
using
Kaplan-Meier
curves
Cox
proportional
hazards
models.ResultsOf
571
total
patients,
was
detected
24
(4.2%):
6.4%
men
3.0%
women;
5.1%
never-,
5.7%
light-,
1.8%
heavy-smokers
(P=0.05).
Among
209
stage
IIIB-IV
had
much
higher
rate
(11.1%)
only
than
women
(1.7%,
P=0.004)
study,
also
(0.4%–1.8%)
8
published
studies
(Ps
=
0.0019–0.0001).
ROS1+
similar
between
(9.3%)
light-smokers
(8.1%)
significantly
lower
(1.2%,
P=0.017),
finding
confirmed
6
0.041–0.0001).
Overall
survival
patients
better
ROS1-
(P=0.023)
mainly
due
targeted
therapy.
who
exhibited
resistance
crizotinib,
follow-up
treatment
entrectinib
lorlatinib
showed
remarkable
benefits.ConclusionsThe
women,
light-smokers,
pronounced
patients.
Newer-generation
ALK/ROS1-targeted
drugs
efficacy
crizotinib
resistant
These
results,
when
validated,
could
assist
efficiently
accruing
JTO Clinical and Research Reports,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
3(10), P. 100402 - 100402
Published: Aug. 30, 2022
Advances
in
comprehensive
genomic
profiling
(CGP)
of
lung
adenocarcinomas
(LUADs)
led
to
personalized
treatment
for
patients.
This
study
evaluated
medical
oncologists'
attitudes
toward
CGP
a
scenario
where
sponsored
funding
was
available.We
designed
an
online
survey
assessing
use
and
treating
physicians'
confidence,
composed
three
self-confidence
domains,
which
are
as
follows:
confidence
interpreting
results,
oncogenic-driven
LUAD,
managing
tyrosine
kinase
inhibitor
adverse
events.
The
distributed
oncologists
who
treat
cancer
Brazil.
Comparisons
between
groups
were
performed
using
the
chi-square
or
Fisher's
exact
test.
Univariable
multivariable
(adjusted
OR)
analyses
performed.Among
104
respondents
patients
with
cancer,
55%
from
Southeast
region,
28%
had
high
clinical
load,
33%
in-house
molecular
testing.
More
than
half
(51%)
participants
request
systematically
stage
IV
LUAD.
As
provider
67%
stated
being
confident
all
domains:
76%
CGP,
84%
81%
Providers'
associated
requesting
LUAD
(p
=
0.013).
After
controlling
variables
interest,
systematic
revealed
significant
association
provider's
OR
0.35,
p
0.028,
95%
CI:
0.14-0.84).
major
challenge
properly
long
turnaround
time
fear
delays.Even
though
Brazil
is
fully
sponsored,
only
our
it..
Requesting
providers'
confidence.
Improving
access
promoting
awareness
utility
necessary
increase
better
inform
decisions.