Challenges Associated With Molecular Targeted Therapies in Lung Cancer

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Thomas J. Lynch, MD, discusses challenges associated with treating patients with lung cancer with molecular targeted therapies.

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Thomas J. Lynch, MD, director, Yale Cancer Center, physician-in-chief, Smilow Cancer Hospital at Yale-New Haven, discusses challenges associated with treating patients with lung cancer with molecular targeted therapies.

  • It is important for an oncologist to know when use (or switch) molecular targeted therapies in relation to a patient’s degree of progression.
  • Dealing with drug side effects remains a challenge. During later lines of treatment, patients are typically less tolerant of side effects.
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