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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. Herbst on Selecting Patients for Molecular Testing

April 30th 2013

Roy S. Herbst, MD, PhD, from the Yale Cancer Center, discusses determining the eligibility of patients with non-small cell lung cancer for molecular testing.

Wide Variation Found in EGFR Testing Patterns

April 29th 2013

A study of patients newly initiated to erlotinib therapy for NSCLC found that there is no uniformity in the billing codes used for pharmacogenomic testing prior to starting the drug, making it difficult to analyze treatment patterns and cost impact.

USC Works With "Dream Team" to Deliver Promise of Epigenetic Therapy to Clinical Practice

April 29th 2013

Barbara J. Gitlitz, MD, Stephen V. Liu, MD, and Peter A. Jones, PhD, DSc, from the USC Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center, describe efforts to translate promising epigenetic research into clinical practice.

Novel Compound LDK378 Receives Breakthrough Designation for ALK+ NSCLC

March 15th 2013

The compound LDK378, a highly selective inhibitor of ALK, has been granted "Breakthrough Therapy Designation" by the FDA for the treatment of patients with ALK-positive metastatic non-small cell lung cancer.

EGFR's Evolution: New Insights Refine Role of Mutation in NSCLC

March 1st 2013

Despite all we have learned about the importance of sensitizing EGFR mutations in defining the management of advanced NSCLC, our education regarding the relevance of this molecular target in optimizing clinical outcomes continues.

EGFR Mutation Not a Prognostic Factor for NSCLC

February 28th 2013

Although the presence of an EGFR mutation is a predictive marker for response to EGFR tyrosine kinase inhibitor therapy in patients with non-small cell lung cancer, the mutation is not a prognostic factor.

Lung Cancer Risk Prediction Model

February 25th 2013

Using different selection criteria for screening is superior to currently recommended criteria.

The Cost-Effectiveness of Targeted Therapies in NSCLC

February 13th 2013

Impact of EGFR Mutations on Treatment Decisions in NSCLC

February 13th 2013

Access to Molecular Testing Therapy in NSCLC

February 13th 2013

Personalizing the Treatment of Lung Cancer

February 13th 2013

Promising Emerging Classes of Therapies in NSCLC

February 13th 2013

Molecular Heterogeneity in Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer

February 13th 2013

Selecting Treatment for First- Line Non-Squamous NSCLC

February 13th 2013

Selecting a Laboratory for Molecular Testing in NSCLC

February 13th 2013

Rebiopsying and Molecular Testing in NSCLC

February 13th 2013

Molecular Testing and Actionable Targets in NSCLC

February 13th 2013

Best Practices in NSCLC Molecular Testing, Part II

February 13th 2013

Concurrent Versus Sequential Testing in NSCLC

February 13th 2013

Best Practices in NSCLC Molecular Testing, Part I

February 13th 2013