Best Practices for Managing EGFR Tyrosine Kinase Inhibitor–Related Adverse Events

An overview of EGFR tyrosine kinase inhibitors (TKIs), common adverse events with EGFR TKI therapy and management strategies for them, and additional notable toxicities with EGFR TKIs.

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