Metastatic Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer with Alexander Drilon, MD: Case 2
December 15, 2016
Metastatic Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer with Alexander Drilon, MD
Case Scenario 2:
SR is a 58 year-old female, former smoker 20 PPY (stopped smoking 5 years ago), presents with cough and SOB. She experienced an unintended 10 lb weight loss over a 3-month period.
Patient has stage IV disease with metastasis to the liver.
A chest CT scan confirmed the primary mass in the upper lobe of the right lung, with several pleural metastases and malignant pleural effusion.
MRI of the brain was negative for intracranial metastases.
Patient has not complained of blood in the sputum.
Patient has history of well controlled HTN.
Her performance status was 1 at diagnosis.
Patient was started on carboplatin/paclitaxel/bevacizumab for 4 cycles. Patient showed partial response and was continued on bevacizumab until progression.